Have you ever had.....??

Question

an epiphany/ sudden realization about life??

I was caught in traffic one day and turned around and saw this bus beside my car. the bus driver was singing along to his headphones, having a donut and coffee, and when he saw me he gave me a big smile and waved. He seemed to be enjoying himself so much just driving the bus that I couldn't help but smile back.
And then I suddenly realized that life is beautiful. it doesn't take a lot to be happy, it comes from within. You can be happy doing anything.

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Answer 1

Yes -
Long ago I realized that just because a person has the title of police officer, teacher, doctor, etc. doesn't mean the person knows what he or she is doing.

Answer 2

I am 15 years old so I babysit. It was about 3 am one night and I was waiting for my dad to come pick me up when the people got back. It was winter and I was trying to stay warm and I was waiting outside. I didn't feel comfortable waiting inside with the people in there. I was moving my head around and all of the sudden I stopped and I was staring at the sky. I must have stared for five minutes and I realized how small we all are. The night sky looks so big. We are so small in this world and there are much larger factors influencing what we do in our day. I think that is a pretty good realization for a 15 year old.

Answer 3

You're right, life is beautiful, and you can be happy doing anything. But; think about it again, I realize you were stuck in traffic, but why did a bus driver have headphones, coffee, and donuts on his bus? Does he do all of these things while he is transporting passengers too? He could have done all of those things on his break, without endangering the lives of other people. Operating a bus needs your undivided attention. Where was his?

Answer 4

Sorry, but watching my Father slowly rot away and die of a brain tumor in front of my eyes when I've known and loved him for 33 years is not 'happy.'

Watching my Mom suffer each and every day from diabetes and high blood pressure and blindness is not 'happy.'

Having to put my dog that I've had for 13 years to sleep because she's in so much pain, she can hardly walk is not 'happy.'

Working 50+ hours a week, making 8 dollars an hour and still barely be able to scrape by while movie stars and athletes who have no idea what *real* work is get paid several million dollars and have mansions and Hummers and everything in the world they could ever want is not 'happy.'

Life is not a joyous thing. If you're lucky enough to be born rich, or win the lottery, then you're okay. Regardless of what anyone says, money DOES buy happiness. Everything takes money. If I had a million dollars, I could buy my Mom's diabetes medication that she needs to save her life. No one in my family can afford it because we're all poor.

You apparently have a 'glass is half full' outlook on life, and I'm happy for you. I, on the other hand, know what real life's about and I can tell you, there's nothing 'happy' about it. It's nothing but a constant struggle day in and day out.

Answer 5

EPIPHANY OF LOVE
Watched the snow fall from the television set
asked myself , so were are the public messages of Love thy neibor.
They tells us not to drink and drive....or don't do drugs and survive
but there is nothing of love in any of them!
I walked from the tube,
and knelt at a cliff, a song playing in my head, of a epiphany of a dream of life
I saw the butterflys flock to my tears
peering out over the vast blue of the horizan
I prayed that evening, for a sign*
of what it would take to bring the world
to its knees, and thank god for the breathe we receive
I asked him tell me plz, or shall I kiss this life goodbye
saw the butterflys disappear
a tear feel upon my shoulder, from a flocking Dove.
in that moment I had my answer from above
turn the set off, and preach the word of love
brought myself to my feet
and kissed the heavens.
Embracing life and all that it has to offer. 12/03/03....tjp

hope this helped!

Answer 6

I was about 19 when I realized that happiness comes from within. I was complaining in my own head about the hills of Texas State University and why I had to choose that particular college in the hill country and my legs were hurting when suddenly I saw a young paraplegic coming downhill on his wheelchair. He smiled at me. I stopped and thanked God I had legs and could walk. I never complained about pain in my legs again. I thank God everyday that he chose that I should be blessed with legs. I hope the young paraplegic is as happy as I am.

Answer 7

It is today and then again today,,, and after it is today,,, every day is today and every day makes a life. What is it that makes us classified actions as more important or less important.Today I was going to work and I found a little bird. and i hold it and he just stood in my shoulder, maybe he was lost... I don't know, then I realized I could not stayed with him so I spent most of my day tying to find a home for him...At the end of the day I found it..
I felt so happy!!! I will never forget this beautiful bird that reminded me how vulnerable we are.

Answer 8

I have not had a sudden epiphany but a very gradual. I have learned over the years worry is a waste of valuable time. Getting upset because I have to wait is silly. I can use that time to do things I put off otherwise. I have also learned that if I am bored it is because I have nothing inside myself to work with.

Answer 9

Amen to that! I've had similar realizations about life. It is possible to be happy, regardless of our situation.
I hear a lot of people whining about their problems & wondering how anyone could be happy in their situation. They're usually too self-absorbed to reach out to others. They seem to prefer wallowing in their own misery. Either that or they try to drag everyone else down.
To anyone who would compare me to "Pollyanna", let me fill you in. I've watched my parents' health decline over the years. I once lost a child because of premature birth. I went through a very painful divorce. I've been bankrupt & nearly homeless. So, I know about misery. Only when I stepped out of my little world & reached out to others could I learn to be happy. I've also found that a positive attitude helps in dealing with life's problems. But the real key for me has been an unwavering belief in God. (I can just hear those atheists now!) The main thing to remember is that we don't have to go it alone.

Answer 10

Yes! I'll never forget one night I woke up in the middle of the night to go use the rest room... you know, midnight potty break? And I had the Signals catalog in there (that's where I place all my quality reads) and paging through it, I did... I said, "you know, God. You are Awesome and I see You in everything." The weight of the world just seemed to lift from me and kinda has never returned and that was like 5 years ago. It really does come from within and all it takes is one decision: I AM HAPPY. And you got it. Love your question!

Answer 11

I would like to comment of Supergrumpers answer. I think you should focuss more on the 33 years of love and happiness you knew with your Father, rather than the years of pain he endured. The memories of love will set you free and hopefully open the door to happiness for you and others around you. Only you hold the key.