Are You Happy - Page 5

HonestLife · ‎04-07-2011

@Jordan2 What a thought provoking question and interesting. Last night I found myself sitting on the edge of my bed weeping. Not because anything terrible happened, but for myself. I won't share my profession but know I carry the burdens of many. I've always believed that those who are the saddest are the greatest. Happiness is not always a choice for those who feel deeply. I worry most about the ones who go through life and never acknowledge unhappiness. You're chosen and quite a treasure at that. You're chosen because you can awaken every day and carry on, when others pretend or are angry and spiteful. Without getting too religious, say this to yourself as often as you can, "I'm not alone, I'm loved, happiness is right around the corner and let me be open to the sunshine." I'm thinking and shedded a tear for you, not out of pity but for your ability to be honest. Be well.

RNbynite · ‎05-10-2018

@Rose429 Thanks for your thoughts. I totally agree with everything you wrote and I couldn't have said it better.

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

@Jordan2 wrote:
For anyone that has found happiness I'm glad for you. I don't know if I necessarily agree that you choose joy. I think happiness is tied to your upbringing, how you were raised, events in your childhood. I don't think money can buy you happiness, but it can greatly alter your life for the better. Some people haven't gotten the breaks in life that maybe others have. I know I can't blame others for my unhappiness, the problem lies within me.

Not true that happiness is tied to upbringing. My sister is 18 mon older than me. We were raised in the same house and the same way. She is bitter and unhappy while I am happy with life! I have no more money than her and she actually has had more good breaks in her life than I did but can turn a positive into way negativity and seems to enjoy bursting anyone else's happy bubble and good things!! She was smarter without studying, got to go to college (only stayed one semester) while I wanted to go and was not helped at all with it but found a great job on my own and found my life better without college. I have rarely seen that money has altered anyone's life positively either!! Nope!! We are responsible for our attitudes and making our own happiness no matter what happens in life!!!

HonestLife · ‎04-07-2011

@PookBoy oh boy, you sound quite envious. Happiness is not always optional or guaranteed and has little do with opportunities. Some people, including myself, don't relish in the failures of others.

godi · ‎03-09-2010

Am I happy? It depends on the situation. Sometimes I find myself carefree and laughing then that ends and back to reality. Life is hard and all the things happening in the world will bring you down. So to answer I guess it depends on the situation I am in. Boy this was so hard to answer.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I never knew there were so many unhappy people out there! I'm the happiest I've ever been! My dh and I are retired and live our lives as newlyweds! (married 44 years). We are truly, madly in love. We have two grandchildren that are the lights of our lives. I've recently lost quite a bit of weight and my health is at its best! Come on ladies! We are given only one chance at this life we are given...make the most of it!!!

"Pure Michigan"

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

@HonestLife wrote:
@PookBoy oh boy, you sound quite envious. Happiness is not always optional or guaranteed and has little do with opportunities. Some people, including myself, don't relish in the failures of others.

@HonestLife HUH!! Sounds like you are jealous that others are postive, really like themselves and do not/will not dwell on the negatives in life nor does everyone martyr about worrying about others!! Everyone is responsible for their own happiness no matter what profession they are in!

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

I can't say that I really am happy, but I am grateful for what I have and did on my own. A lot of others have it a lot worse, so let's say that I'm just okay. I do not dwell on it. I don't want to go down that path if I can help it.

software · ‎06-08-2016

I'm not happy, sometimes I'm downright angry. Many people I love have been taken from me.

I do find moments of joy, like when I'm hanging out with my grandson.

fbm8282lsm · ‎06-11-2014

I am very happy, but I have always tried to see the good in the bad. I have had bad happen to me , most people that have lived long enough will. For me it's a choice and I am able to choose joy and happiness.

But I think that for people battling depression it's a medical situation not a choice. They are not able just to choose happiness just like a person with cancer can't just choose to be healthy.