I'm 40 yrs old. When I was 8 my mother died and I was forced by the court system to live with my dad and step-monster. At age 17 I left his house, finished high school a semester early and put myself through college.
I never worked at a fast food restaurant (not that there is anything wrong with that) or retail. I always worked in a business office. Got married at 24. Had a son at 28 and then again at 32. During the time between marriage and the second child I went back to school. By 33 I was widowed. I quit my job and stayed at home with my kids, the oldest was 5. I did not depend on the government to raise my children. I paid out of pocket for everything. Because I always figured there was someone else worse off than me that needed the public assitance. Remarried 4 years ago. I started my own business then a year later I bought another business and merged the two. I alway tried to help and be there for others. Still life is agonizing and I'm never good enough.
2007-03-29 19:29:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The most fulfilling thing that I ever did was to join a charitable organization. I have been in it for the past 3-4 years. The time and effort that I spend giving to others less fortunate, has made me appreciate even the little things in life.
You sound like you may need a greater purpose too. Give it a shot. You would not believe how much better my life seems now.
2007-03-29 19:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by PEGGY S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you know I can see where you are coming from I often thought I have had the worst of the worst in my life and it cant get any worst. Then something happens and it is worst than before but do you know each thing I have learnt from my mistakes and moved on to the next thing.
My take on it is this:
In life you either learn to swim or you sink YOU and I are just dam good swimmers!
2007-03-29 22:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In life we always think when I have this or that or do this or that, then I will be happy. But happiness is always one step ahead of us. It is never enough. The best thing that ever happened to me was a relationship with Jesus. When you have done and tried it all, and found you satisfaction still wanting, then try Jesus. He is waiting.
2007-03-29 20:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Godb4me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the problem is you're looking at the negative part of life a little too much... if i do that... i will look very very old because of stress... :o) but i tend to look at what i have and be happy with it. i try not to stress about my problems.. (financial mostly) and actually have fun... and glad to be breathing. i try to make my day better than yesterday... so today... i will go grocery and cook dinner for my girlfriend and friends... play poker (hopefully i win)... and that's how my day would be better than yesterday. little things makes a big difference...
2007-03-30 08:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think always wanting more is part of who we are. If you were completely satisfied, you would have never accomplished many of those things in your life and you would not continue to do great things in the future.
2007-03-29 19:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have felt like that i have given my best shot and felt that it wasnt enough too. but i think that maybe you have a little more to give, but when you felt like you did enough then thats when you did enough
2007-03-29 19:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by bee bee boo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋