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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:35 PM Original message |
Can we ever be really happy and satisfied? |
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Blue_Roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. we discussed this same baffling question in another forum... |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
2. Happiness is largely a choice. |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:48 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. You and that goddamned golf cart! You're always right on! n/t |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Strangely enough, I usually walk when I play. |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 07:01 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Your avitar has always reminded me of happiness and I don't |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:07 PM Response to Reply #2 |
12. I agree 100% |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
4. "If this isn't nice, what is?" - Kurt Vonnegut |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:08 PM Response to Reply #4 |
13. Nice. To me, it's all about remembering to be in GRATITUDE |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
5. That depends |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:10 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. ... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #14 |
24. Hi Shine! |
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SKKY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
7. As long as I get my way... |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 06:58 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Hah! Yup, that's the key to happiness...how did I miss that! |
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S n o w b a l l (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
10. Well, I have one possible answer.... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:13 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. Yes, I agree. Unrealistic expectations and comparing ourselves to others |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
11. Absolutely. Happiness is a choice |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. I always thought it was something that just happened to you... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:24 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. I think a lot of us live our lives as if it's something that just "happens to us" |
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S n o w b a l l (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. I have that book.... |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. It's an excellent book |
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S n o w b a l l (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I certainly will! |
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triguy46 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
16. At my age, I'm striving to have less. Simplify. 72 ways. |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:30 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. Thanks for that link |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-22-08 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
19. it comes in spurts for me |
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Seashell Eyes (498 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
25. For a few minutes, yes. |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
26. I feel happy and content. But then again, I'm on Celexa. :D |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 01:36 AM Response to Original message |
27. Tragedy vs Allegory or vicey versey |
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lligrd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 01:37 AM Response to Original message |
28. That Is What Alcohol And Drugs Are For |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 03:48 AM Response to Original message |
29. Ebbs and flows and knowledge of the difference create happiness. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
30. not if you care about everyone else |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-23-08 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
31. Yes. |
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