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Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:18 am to PortHudsonPlaya
I've been doing a lot of thinking and self reflection over being happy and I do think you bring up some good points but are missing the overall picture.
I feel like the secret to happiness is everything and nothing. Everything because it's the experiences you have in life and the memories that you take with you from those experiences, it's not the 'experience itself'. How many times have you planned something or it didn't turn out as it seemed it would, do you look back on that and harp on how it didn't turn out the way you thought it would or do you look at those memories and take them for what they are. I can't tell you how many times I've laughed at something from my past that felt like my world was crumbling when it happened. I think it's nothing too, because it's being able to know the situations where it seems like there is nothing there and turning it around to a positive situation. "Making something out of nothing".
I feel like the secret to it all is balance and perspective IMO. There is also a flip side to each one of your scenarios, which you are trying to simplify their perspective (by calling them simple/uneducated).
I've been listening to a new to me audiobook that's helped me shift my perspective in life a lot, leading me to give less fricks unless fricks should be given. That's helped me a lot in finding happiness.
AMAZON: Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
I feel like the secret to happiness is everything and nothing. Everything because it's the experiences you have in life and the memories that you take with you from those experiences, it's not the 'experience itself'. How many times have you planned something or it didn't turn out as it seemed it would, do you look back on that and harp on how it didn't turn out the way you thought it would or do you look at those memories and take them for what they are. I can't tell you how many times I've laughed at something from my past that felt like my world was crumbling when it happened. I think it's nothing too, because it's being able to know the situations where it seems like there is nothing there and turning it around to a positive situation. "Making something out of nothing".
I feel like the secret to it all is balance and perspective IMO. There is also a flip side to each one of your scenarios, which you are trying to simplify their perspective (by calling them simple/uneducated).
I've been listening to a new to me audiobook that's helped me shift my perspective in life a lot, leading me to give less fricks unless fricks should be given. That's helped me a lot in finding happiness.
AMAZON: Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:23 am to PortHudsonPlaya
TigerHuskers must be a genius
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:27 am to PortHudsonPlaya
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Is being simple and uneducated the best way to happiness?
you seem to have a lock on it, you tell us.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:32 am to PortHudsonPlaya
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Is being simple and uneducated the best way to happiness?
I dunno. Ask any Auburn fan. Doesn't get more simple and uneducated as that.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:45 am to PortHudsonPlaya
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:47 am to PortHudsonPlaya
People who have the ability to change things for the better are generally smart enough to know there is a better way and are motivated by their dissatisfaction with the status quo. You can't affect true change without one or the other.
Ignorant people are generally more at peace with the state of things, but they have no ambitions or desire to improve their conditions. Just depends on how you are wired. A person I described in the first paragraph is immensely less happy if they aren't working to fix something they deem to be a problem.
Ignorant people are generally more at peace with the state of things, but they have no ambitions or desire to improve their conditions. Just depends on how you are wired. A person I described in the first paragraph is immensely less happy if they aren't working to fix something they deem to be a problem.
This post was edited on 1/3/19 at 10:52 am
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:48 am to PortHudsonPlaya
without a doubt. The happiest people i know are a little simpler than everyone else i know.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:49 am to Centinel
Happiness comes when you learn to live in the moment. That doesn’t mean you don’t plan for the future or look back on the past. It means you learn to live your life where your attention is focused on the present moment. When you do that you begin to be more connected to the environment you are in, the people arepund you, etc. Of course, the second part of that is a conscious decision to see the good in other people, to look for enjoyment and pleasure in things around you.
In my experience, people who live simpler lives are indeed happier and more content. Someone asked what a simple life is. To me that means you are learning to be content with what you have. You aren’t chasing after the newest thrill or gadget or next cool thing. Instead you value people, experiences, and relationships. The ones you have. Not the fantasy of what would be better.
If I had to distill it down, it would be: get rid of a lot of your “stuff”. It isn’t making your life better. Instead, seek to enjoy this moment. Then the next “this moment” and the next. Look for the good in people. Don’t take yourself so seriously. And by the way- I need to be reminded of these things more than anyone.
Happiness to destination to be reached by doing x,y, and z. It is what happens along the way when you are doing x,y, and z.
In my experience, people who live simpler lives are indeed happier and more content. Someone asked what a simple life is. To me that means you are learning to be content with what you have. You aren’t chasing after the newest thrill or gadget or next cool thing. Instead you value people, experiences, and relationships. The ones you have. Not the fantasy of what would be better.
If I had to distill it down, it would be: get rid of a lot of your “stuff”. It isn’t making your life better. Instead, seek to enjoy this moment. Then the next “this moment” and the next. Look for the good in people. Don’t take yourself so seriously. And by the way- I need to be reminded of these things more than anyone.
Happiness to destination to be reached by doing x,y, and z. It is what happens along the way when you are doing x,y, and z.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:51 am to Centinel
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I dunno. Ask any Auburn fan. Doesn't get more simple and uneducated as that.
Harvey says hi.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 10:58 am to PortHudsonPlaya
Happiness is surrending control to the uncertainty of life and not desiring things that you can't obtain.
There's a reason why suicide rates are so high in some of the most exclusive professions.
There's a reason why suicide rates are so high in some of the most exclusive professions.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:16 am to shutterspeed
The secret to happiness: education helps but dont flaunt it. Do not covet, be reasonable and set low expectations that are attainable. Remember a minute wasted is gone for ever a minute savored is a memory for a life time. Us Cajuns have a saying joie de vie means joy of life. It's more like a philosophy. Try it.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:18 am to Captain Ray
The key to happiness is to maintain balance and treat others as they would like to be treated for we are all interconnected. Enjoy the process of self actualization as you achieve ones goals in life all the while enjoying the journey along the way. Never stop learning , believeing, growing, dreaming or loving for anything is possible.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:18 am to PortHudsonPlaya
When life is simple, it has less stress. The more you try to succeed and push the limit of that success, stress will come.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:20 am to PortHudsonPlaya
I have thought about this recently. Having a an active brain and being educated is more of a curse.
But you also have to look outside yourself and realize that without deep mental contributions to society, we wouldn’t be where we are today. In a sense, you are suffering for the greater good.
But you also have to look outside yourself and realize that without deep mental contributions to society, we wouldn’t be where we are today. In a sense, you are suffering for the greater good.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:21 am to PortHudsonPlaya
Forrest Gump and Rain Man seemed pretty happy.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:31 am to shutterspeed
I think the secret to happiness is concentration on the means, not the ends. We rarely see desired outcomes, and we rarely concentrate on enjoying the work toward the outcome.
Also, more importantly, happiness comes from service to others. Study after study has shown happiness being derived most by helping/serving others.
Also, more importantly, happiness comes from service to others. Study after study has shown happiness being derived most by helping/serving others.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 2:36 pm to PortHudsonPlaya
Problem is when those who get into complexity start thinking the are more "sophisticated" than others. Hubris and unhappiness follows.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 2:40 pm to ctiger69
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This sounds like most liberals and they are mostly hateful and unhappy.
That's got to be a record for turning a mundane post into a political one. I'm not even mad, I'm impressed.
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