in some perfect world, in some perfect place, there are two perfectly happy people. it seems i cant seem to find my place or my world. no mater what i do its wrong. my question is this. is this as good as it gets?
2007-01-04 15:20:25 · 8 answers · asked by mcdanight 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
"Is this as good as it gets?" It is as good as some of it gets. One important, pressure-relieving, lesson I learned was that I can only control about 50% of what happens. Eased a lot of my disappointment. Some of it was never within my power. Helps me distinguish circumstance from failure.
Some surprising advice: lower your expectations. Learned that with time...and in one of many psychology courses I took seeking similar answers. Try http://www.gethappy.net/quebec.htm
Best of everything to you. I hope you find your life to be "as good as it gets!"
2007-01-04 17:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by talkingofmichelangelo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to burst your bubble but, there is no perfect world, or perfect place or two perfectly happy people. If your expectations were more realistic, maybe you wouldn't think that everything you do is wrong ("no matter what I do it's wrong). I don't believe that. If your expectations are more realistic, you are less likely to be disappointed. I don't know what your life is like, so when you ask the question, "Is this as good as it gets?" It's impossible for me to say with any certainty that your life, as it is now, is as good as it gets. I have a feeling that you're young and idealistic. I do know this: As long as you berate yourself and say things like, "no matter what I do it's wrong, "things are probably going to stay the same. It's your attitude and outlook that needs to be adjusted. Count your blessings. Think of all the things you have to be thankful for. Find something to do like a hobby or sports that you enjoy and are good at, and pray to the Lord for his comfort and guidance. Good luck!
2007-01-04 16:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One cannot be happy without really knowing God and observing his commands. Besides that, we must all develop virtues such as love, inward peace, virtue, self-restraint or temperance and mildness. Perfect happiness is not possible in this world. But it is never too early to plan your life with eternity in mind.
2007-01-04 17:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by sokrates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acually no 1 is happy in todays wrld bcos thy are running behind
mony, fame,and gain
the feeling of hapiness seem to vary with people
some r happy by hlping othrs
some r happy by cursing othrs
some r happy mentally
some r happy with mony matters
some r happy satisfying othrs
but the main thng is tht when u r hapy u wii c othrs too in a happy way bcos thy reflect u ?
am i correct?
2007-01-04 15:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by sam_arbg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The realization that our unhappiness will eventually pass as will our temporary and fleeting happiness. Forget about both and simply do whatever seems to be next in this wild and wooly trip.
2007-01-04 15:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by ptery 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by trying to answer this question:
What do I need to do or become before I die so that I can die happy, contented and fulfilled?
The answer might not come to you right away. Might take your whole life. Might change a few times. Regardless, answer that question and then quit pu**yfooting around and DO it!
2007-01-04 17:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy is learning to be content.....with what you have....
2007-01-04 15:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cash, women and liqour.
2007-01-04 15:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋