2007-01-10 09:49:57 · 10 answers · asked by .. 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
nah. i am content with typing just one word 'nah'. :))))
2007-01-11 01:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kelrec 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They is to realize that the things you think you want ultimately don't matter. Some people think that a new relationship would make them happy, but all relationships have the same sorts of problems. Even happy marriages have rocky spots.
Some people think money will make them happy. But a true Billionaire has to live in fear for his daughters every day of the week, lest they get kidnapped, ransomed, or even abused to just to spite him. Suddenly everyone tries to be your best friend.
No matter what you think will make you happy, all of these things are just means to get other things. None of them is a satisfying end--telos--unto itself.
To feel totally contented, you must content yourself with who you are--now. What you have--now. Where you live--now. The relationships you have--now.
"Things you own end up owning you." --Tyler Durden in Fight Club
"You must train yourself to LET GO of all you fear to lose." --Jedi Master Yoda in Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
"For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world yet lose his life?" -Jesus of Nazareth, called the 'Christ', Mark 8:36
2007-01-10 10:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by dorbrendal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was in my 20s and 30s i did require a bit more than now, definitely, especially in the area of romance and diversion; but, as time marched on i found i had become very content, especially in the *absence* of certain "things": stressful work, unfun/aggravating people, and the like. now, older and mellowed, i'm quite happy with nature, peace and quiet, and pursuing interests that provide little income, but great fullfilment for me. perhaps, luckily, i was never driven by greed, and/or a desire for fame and fortune. that made things much easier, and less sociopathic, i'm sure ;-)
2007-01-10 10:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seem to have observed that the most content people don't seem to need very much of anything. Personally, I have found that my faith has really added to my contentment with life.
2007-01-10 10:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, although I would honestly describe myself as a hedonist.
I enjoy just being in the outdoors during the summer. I don't actually have to be "doing" anything, although floating down a river in a canoe with a cold beer is sure nice. Doing it naked is even better.
Hey, I'm a naturist; it's cool.
2007-01-10 10:10:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone can derive contentment with the simplest things in life
and the the cheapest!!!!
2007-01-10 17:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a philosophical point of view, aristotle is perhaps one of the philosophers we should look at. We need to act virtuous and be virtuous in spirit in order to achieve happiness (bad translation, flourishing?)
However personally living a comfortable, stress-free life and being in a loving relationship would do me just fine.
2007-01-10 10:35:14 · answer #7 · answered by Modern Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, just a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The rest of life's details will be taken care of by our cooperation with Jesus as Lord. Now that is life!
2007-01-10 10:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by tigranvp2001 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really. You know what they say: it's the small things in life that make the big difference.
2007-01-11 06:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by Rockstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure thats why i drink jack
2007-01-10 10:28:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋