Are You Happy With Life? (best, letter, children, crime)
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Since it was me that started this thread, I suppose I really should give an answer of my own.
Yes, in myself, I am, (at the moment), I can’t say content though, I’ve still got many things about my life that need to be settled, (as have many of us do).
Last edited by BECLAZONE; 04-05-2012 at 07:08 AM..
I'm happy with my life, even though I've been single all my life.. I'm content with everything else. I also know that if it's meant to be, some day Mrs. Magnum will show up.
I'd venture to guess that many, if not most, happy people are not as "fortunate" as you think. They have suffered tragedies in their lives but have overcome adversity and appreciate the positive things, however small those things may be.
That is not to downplay whatever misfortunes you have encountered along the way, sfcambridge. Just understand that many people can empathize with you. Happy people aren't necessarily "lucky," but manage to be happy despite facing awful tragedies in their lives. I think some folks are just wired that way. Perhaps therein lies the good fortune.
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Ok.
But I think you didn't read my post correctly. I never said that people who have been through hardship can't be happy. They can be happy, or not. Actually, I didn't even say if I was happy.
Honestly, I feel like that is a silly question about something as complex as life.
I only said that I can't relate to people who haven't been through some real hardship in their lives.
I find that most people who have not been through hardship tend to have difficulty understanding/supporting people who have. But I also realize that perhaps it is because you cannot truly relate to some things until they happen to you. I guess it has been a surprise to me that empathy isn't quite what I thought it was. I also find that people who haven't been through any true hardship or tragedy tend to feel that most people "get what they deserve", and that they have earned their good fortune.... in every sense of the word.
Last edited by sfcambridge; 04-05-2012 at 10:23 AM..
But I think you didn't read my post correctly. I never said that people who have been through hardship can't be happy. They can be happy, or not. Actually, I didn't even say if I was happy.
Honestly, I feel like that is a silly question about something as complex as life.
I only said that I can't relate to people who haven't been through some real hardship in their lives.
I find that most people who have not been through hardship tend to have difficulty understanding/supporting people who have. But I also realize that perhaps it is because you cannot truly relate to some things until they happen to you. I guess it has been a surprise to me that empathy isn't quite what I thought it was. I also find that people who haven't been through any true hardship or tragedy tend to feel that most people "get what they deserve", and that they have earned their good fortune.... in every sense of the word.
I've had some pretty trying times in my life........things I would never wish upon anyone. But I do have to say that it has made me a better person and has taught me to look on the bright side of things rather than to dwell on the unpleasant things.
I'll let you know after the love of my life retires next year and we see each other every day. You may be seeing me on the evening news.
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