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Old 04-04-2012, 06:32 PM
 
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Old 04-05-2012, 05:59 AM
 
Location: Between Heaven And Hell.
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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).

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Old 04-05-2012, 07:52 AM
 
Location: Neither here nor there
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I take every precaution not to be happy with life, as every time I become happy with life, I pee my pants!

Answer: No!

I can relate to this. Every time I have become ecstatically euphoric about something, there is ALWAYS the big freefall that follows.

"The higher you fly, the further you fall."

That's why I don't let myself reach those heights of ecstasy anymore. Keep cool and roll with the punches.
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Old 04-05-2012, 08:16 AM
 
Location: Arizona, The American Southwest
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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.
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Old 04-05-2012, 10:11 AM
 
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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.

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Old 04-05-2012, 11:52 AM
 
Location: Portlandia "burbs"
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Not nearly as much as I would be if I could retire.
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Old 04-05-2012, 12:07 PM
 
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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.

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.
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Old 04-05-2012, 12:43 PM
 
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yeees Iam happy

If you want to be happy you must Be close to Allah
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Old 04-05-2012, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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If I had All, ah would be happy with life!
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Old 04-23-2012, 01:14 AM
 
Location: Chicago area
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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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