What are the things most important in life and why is this the only room I can find these discussions?

Answer 1

I guess that it is only when we are a little older, and have had many life experiences, that we can reflect on things and discus them rationally. I think that when we were younger, we were all too busy making a living, raising our kids, studying, etc, to have the luxury of reviewing life from a distance, seeing "the big picture" and making some sense out of it all.
From my own perspective, I'd say that the most important things in life are :
* the love of your family
* a few good friends
* an occupation that gives you satisfaction
* Independence
* good health
You need the last one to enjoy all the others.

Answer 2

Apart from the basics of ALL life - that is food, shelter etc., I would say the some of the most important things in MY life would be : Communication, stimulus from books, music, friends. Love - of family, friends and animals. Celebrations! Joy is a huge part of the human condition - to live without it is to live only half a life. Laughter and tears. You cannot treasure one without experiencing the other. Friendship. Opportunity. Adventure.

And as for finding GOOD discussions in this room - I struggle to get my day done because of the time I could spend here - there are some BRILLIANT questions that absolutely get you thinking/remembering/angry!

And more than anything else - its entertaining!

Thanks for your question - nice one - hey you! Grab a star!

Answer 3

I agree with Jenny above. I am always concerned about my shelter, food, and paying bills. The income I have is so limited, I am afraid I will lose a place to live and can't buy food or pay bills. I try to live on 859.00 per month. I can't get health help from state, they say I am over the limit by 17.00, what the_____. They don't care that I have so many medical and prescriptions with my situations. I have medicare, but we all know that doesn't take care of all of it and I still owe the pharmacy over 300.00 Even with medicare part D for prescriptions. I am not sure how much on Dr's. and hospital, I guit looking.
My girls are the really most important thing in my life, they are grown, my youngest still lives here at 21 and I am so glad for her company and that she is getting an education and when she works she tries to help with the bills. She hasn't been able to work because of severe migraines.

Answer 4

Hi Steve G,

The most important thing in life is to live a good one, and always think of the other person instead of yourself all the time. It is important to take the time to enjoy God's creation (nature and animals etc), listen to someone, share, and above all, abound in love and passion. Everything else is fleeting.

It is the people, who make this site the way it is - because we care and respect. A lot of life experiences helps too!

Answer 5

The most important things in life
often times depends on the persons
age and circumstance. When I was
young things that were important
are not even in vogue now. I now
find that my family and friends are
very important. I am glad that I have
learned that.

Answer 6

The answers from seniors certainly don't reflect the questions asked by 95% of Answer users. Looking at the current question list on any day, one would think most Answerers believe the most important thing in life is sex, their appearance(in order to attract members of the opposite sex) and getting someone else to research obvious or homework questions. I apologize to the other 5% of Answerers(which includes all of us on Senior Citizens).

Answer 7

1) Food and shelter rank right up there at number one...I know of NO happy people who are hungry or without a roof..regardless of how much love they may have...love seems to fly out the window when bills and money are all you can worry about
2) Love of yourself...with loving yourself, you will not find love from others. Accept your failings, work on them daily..you may never win the battle, but it is the work that makes the man
3) Honoring your duty and promises...we are measured by how we conduct our lives. Without honor, we have little in life
4) Being able to love, but more importantly, being able to accept love from others.
You can discuss these things here becasue we are not in an attack mode, we do not put people down for asking questions, bringing up the past, or sharing knowledge. We do not make ourselves important at the expense of others.
Love and peace to you, Goldwing

Answer 8

I find the older I get the I cherish every family member and those friends who I have become family over the years. My older friends are such wise saints. It doesn't matter how old we get there are always those get our attention with words of wisdom.
Here there is no judgment. I have asked very a question or two telling on myself and my faults. I received excellent advice without criticism. In fact the reminders of how I ought to feel and urges to make peace while I can were very welcome.

Answer 9

Daisymae and Goldwing said it best. True, when bills and tension get in the way, love seems to go out the window. But when you put love first, when we all put others before ourselves, when we're truly looking out for one another, love always finds a way to provide. God provides for all our needs.

In this section there is one thing that the others don't seem to have much of - respect. With few exceptions, no one is trashed and attacked for their views. There is a heap of knowledge to be shared by caring individuals in this area of YA.

Answer 10

Naturally, food, shelter, health care are of course, of a primary concern, but connectivity with others is a basic human need. Here, we welcome people, not attack them . There are are some great people out here in cyberspace We enjoy relating to other people who have had similar experiences in life and learn from others who have enjoyed different experiences. We relate, we are not cruel, we have ripened and mellowed with age. It is a good thing.