Comments on: Finding Happiness http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/ Hire a Blogger Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:16:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Chris http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-18006 Chris Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:59:50 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-18006 I got here a little late but what a great conversation. I really enjoyed that! I got here a little late but what a great conversation. I really enjoyed that!

]]> By: Are You Grateful? | MomGrind http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-5312 Are You Grateful? | MomGrind Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:03:21 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-5312 [...] Illuminated Mind asks this question in his post What’s Right With Your Life. Not knowing that I’m not crazy about memes, he tagged me. I will play along because I really like this question. I think it’s an [...] [...] Illuminated Mind asks this question in his post What’s Right With Your Life. Not knowing that I’m not crazy about memes, he tagged me. I will play along because I really like this question. I think it’s an [...]

]]> By: MomGrind http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-5010 MomGrind Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:34:38 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-5010 @ Baldi: Thank you. :) It's true. We always want more. I sometimes think it's actually a good thing. Never being satisfied with what we've got is what makes humans progress, invent stuff, find solutions to problems, make the world a better (or at least a more convenient) place. But on an individual level, it sure makes us feel unhappy. I know several people who decided that they are very happy by themselves and don't need a partner to feel "complete." @ Baldi: Thank you. :)

It’s true. We always want more. I sometimes think it’s actually a good thing. Never being satisfied with what we’ve got is what makes humans progress, invent stuff, find solutions to problems, make the world a better (or at least a more convenient) place. But on an individual level, it sure makes us feel unhappy.

I know several people who decided that they are very happy by themselves and don’t need a partner to feel “complete.”

]]> By: Baldi http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-5006 Baldi Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:18:47 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-5006 Great pic of you! Such a bright and genuine smile. Happiness. We don't know the definition and yet we all strive for it. We as humans have a tendency to count what what we don't have, as opposed to what we do. The lack (perceived or real) of desired things makes us unhappy. It's a short circuit in our brain that needs to be rewired. I have all the necessities of life and quite a few of the luxuries. there is no reason for me not be happy, but at times I focus on what I don't have and that makes me unhappy. Solution, stop wanting those things :) When I was younger, I placed a great emphasis on love and wanted to love and be loved. Now I just ignore it, hehe. Makes life simpler. And happier. Great pic of you! Such a bright and genuine smile.

Happiness. We don’t know the definition and yet we all strive for it. We as humans have a tendency to count what what we don’t have, as opposed to what we do. The lack (perceived or real) of desired things makes us unhappy. It’s a short circuit in our brain that needs to be rewired. I have all the necessities of life and quite a few of the luxuries. there is no reason for me not be happy, but at times I focus on what I don’t have and that makes me unhappy. Solution, stop wanting those things :)

When I was younger, I placed a great emphasis on love and wanted to love and be loved. Now I just ignore it, hehe. Makes life simpler. And happier.

]]> By: Quirky, Yet Boring | MomGrind http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-3932 Quirky, Yet Boring | MomGrind Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:03:18 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-3932 [...] I have said here before that, being the seasoned blogger that I am (ha!), I’ve become a little rebellious when it [...] [...] I have said here before that, being the seasoned blogger that I am (ha!), I’ve become a little rebellious when it [...]

]]> By: MomGrind http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2707 MomGrind Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:10:36 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2707 @ <strong>Irene</strong>: “I feel being able to experience happiness, even if they are “fleeting moments”, is a blessing”. I agree! @ <strong>Don Mills Diva</strong>: “one should aspire towards an interesting life as opposed to a happy one and then happiness is likely to follow”. That’s an interesting idea. I never thought to aspire to an interesting life. @ <strong>Al</strong>: I agree that the comments here are at least as good as the original post. :) I’m aware that the U.S. is ranked low as far as quality of life goes. I always assumed it was because the welfare system here is lacking. @ <strong>Rita</strong>: Thank you! What a fabulous comment. To me, it’s not about the first word. It’s about the idea, the concept. Once I have that, the rest follows. You really do need an About page! Ask yourself… who am I? Or, you could try asking your friends to say or write a sentence that defines you. Sometimes it’s easier for others. @ <strong>theramblinghousewife</strong>: Life is fun… sometimes. But sometimes, it’s not. Love your attitude! @ Irene: “I feel being able to experience happiness, even if they are “fleeting moments”, is a blessing”. I agree!

@ Don Mills Diva: “one should aspire towards an interesting life as opposed to a happy one and then happiness is likely to follow”. That’s an interesting idea. I never thought to aspire to an interesting life.

@ Al: I agree that the comments here are at least as good as the original post. :) I’m aware that the U.S. is ranked low as far as quality of life goes. I always assumed it was because the welfare system here is lacking.

@ Rita: Thank you! What a fabulous comment. To me, it’s not about the first word. It’s about the idea, the concept. Once I have that, the rest follows. You really do need an About page! Ask yourself… who am I? Or, you could try asking your friends to say or write a sentence that defines you. Sometimes it’s easier for others.

@ theramblinghousewife: Life is fun… sometimes. But sometimes, it’s not. Love your attitude!

]]> By: theramblinghousewife http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2706 theramblinghousewife Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:49:21 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2706 I am definitely happy-- Why should I not be? Life is fun. :) theramblinghousewife's last blog post..<a href="http://theramblinghousewife.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/adventures-in-car-buying-part-1/" rel="nofollow">Adventures in Car Buying (Part 1)</a> I am definitely happy–
Why should I not be?
Life is fun. :)

theramblinghousewife’s last blog post..Adventures in Car Buying (Part 1)

]]> By: Rita http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2705 Rita Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:47:11 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2705 Congratulations! Six words to sum it up - and to sum it up beautifully. I am STILL waiting to start the "about me" section of my blog, and I can't even find the first word! Though I've been called "wordy" (more by myself than anyone else), when it comes to talking about me, I reallly have trouble coming up with the words. Put me in a situation, and I can write about it, but ask me about me? Trouble. You've done an admirable job! Would you mind telling me: was the first word the hardest to come up with? Thanks, Rita Rita's last blog post..<a href="http://bloggrrl.com/2008/08/09/four-books-that-you-should-re-read/" rel="nofollow">Four Books That You Should Re-Read</a> Congratulations! Six words to sum it up – and to sum it up beautifully. I am STILL waiting to start the “about me” section of my blog, and I can’t even find the first word!
Though I’ve been called “wordy” (more by myself than anyone else), when it comes to talking about me, I reallly have trouble coming up with the words. Put me in a situation, and I can write about it, but ask me about me? Trouble.

You’ve done an admirable job! Would you mind telling me: was the first word the hardest to come up with?

Thanks,
Rita

Rita’s last blog post..Four Books That You Should Re-Read

]]> By: Al at 7P http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2693 Al at 7P Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:48:09 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2693 Echoing RC's comment, I also found it interesting that Denmark was ranked number 1 in terms of happiness. I found out from a <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/14/60minutes/main3833797.shtml" rel="nofollow">60 Minutes piece</a>. The US is ranked a distant 23rd, but there seems to be more attention here on whether we'll win the most gold medals in the Olympics. I think that tells us something. Also, I love your six-word memoir, and there were some really awesome ones in the comments! Al at 7P's last blog post..<a href="http://7pproductions.com/blog/2008/08/08/the-hero-with-a-thousand-jobs/" rel="nofollow">The Hero with a Thousand Jobs</a> Echoing RC’s comment, I also found it interesting that Denmark was ranked number 1 in terms of happiness. I found out from a 60 Minutes piece. The US is ranked a distant 23rd, but there seems to be more attention here on whether we’ll win the most gold medals in the Olympics. I think that tells us something.

Also, I love your six-word memoir, and there were some really awesome ones in the comments!

Al at 7P’s last blog post..The Hero with a Thousand Jobs

]]> By: Don Mills Diva http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2686 Don Mills Diva Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:29:58 +0000 http://momgrind.com/2008/08/08/my-six-word-memoir-happy-then-not/#comment-2686 I think I'm generally a pretty happy person though I've certainly seen my share of difficult times. I also believe that one should aspire towards an interesting life as opposed to a happy one and then happiness is likely to follow... Don Mills Diva's last blog post..<a href="http://donmillsdiva.blogspot.com/2008/08/where-humanity-and-hubris-intersect.html" rel="nofollow">Where humanity and hubris intersect</a> I think I’m generally a pretty happy person though I’ve certainly seen my share of difficult times. I also believe that one should aspire towards an interesting life as opposed to a happy one and then happiness is likely to follow…

Don Mills Diva’s last blog post..Where humanity and hubris intersect

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