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Jimellow · 02-03-2006, 11:32 AM

I'm almost always happy, but I worked for it.

I consider myself to be healthy, I enjoy my job, and I work at managing my money well and not overspending. I don't drink, smoke, or use other drugs because I don't feel the need to "escape reality." My family is awesome and as a result, make enjoying life very easy for me.

My life is good, and if it isn't, I make changes as soon as possible so that it is. I tend to find positives if at all possible, and I love my sense of humor.

The key for me is always being positive. If a negative occurence arises - and they are bound to - I just look for some positives and expand them.

I have pets; I don't currently have a girlfriend. I'd rather be single and content than in a relationship just for the sake of being in a relationship. Until Miss Right comes along, I love being single because it allows me to be and do whatever I want.

Lastly, I rarely stress out. I used to be very stressed in high school and have since realized what a waste of time this state/mindset was. Over time, I have noticeably changed and become much more easy going, humorous, and laid back. Perhaps too laid back, but again, I'd rather enjoy life when at all possible, than stress over stupid shit.

I think it's easy to be depressed/sad in the modern world, and being consistently happy takes work. But the payoff is the best, because realistically, being happy is the foundation for enjoying life. And if you aren't enjoying life, then you aren't truly living IMO.

To me, being happy is more about a mindset, and the way one approaches life, than it is about material possessions or belongings.

For instance, I may love driving around in my Honda, but if I focus on the fact that I can't afford a Porshe instead of enjoying the experience, I won't be happy. I could buy a Porsche and be up to my eyeballs in debt, but that too would stray from happiness.

Another key to being happy is living within one's means, and accepting it. Desiring things that are out of reach will likely lead to depression, sadness, and obviously envy.

Happiness to me is living in the now, and enjoying it completely. And I am.

02-03-2006, 11:32 AM	#111 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	I'm almost always happy, but I worked for it. I consider myself to be healthy, I enjoy my job, and I work at managing my money well and not overspending. I don't drink, smoke, or use other drugs because I don't feel the need to "escape reality." My family is awesome and as a result, make enjoying life very easy for me. My life is good, and if it isn't, I make changes as soon as possible so that it is. I tend to find positives if at all possible, and I love my sense of humor. The key for me is always being positive. If a negative occurence arises - and they are bound to - I just look for some positives and expand them. I have pets; I don't currently have a girlfriend. I'd rather be single and content than in a relationship just for the sake of being in a relationship. Until Miss Right comes along, I love being single because it allows me to be and do whatever I want. Lastly, I rarely stress out. I used to be very stressed in high school and have since realized what a waste of time this state/mindset was. Over time, I have noticeably changed and become much more easy going, humorous, and laid back. Perhaps too laid back, but again, I'd rather enjoy life when at all possible, than stress over stupid shit. I think it's easy to be depressed/sad in the modern world, and being consistently happy takes work. But the payoff is the best, because realistically, being happy is the foundation for enjoying life. And if you aren't enjoying life, then you aren't truly living IMO. To me, being happy is more about a mindset, and the way one approaches life, than it is about material possessions or belongings. For instance, I may love driving around in my Honda, but if I focus on the fact that I can't afford a Porshe instead of enjoying the experience, I won't be happy. I could buy a Porsche and be up to my eyeballs in debt, but that too would stray from happiness. Another key to being happy is living within one's means, and accepting it. Desiring things that are out of reach will likely lead to depression, sadness, and obviously envy. Happiness to me is living in the now, and enjoying it completely. And I am. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.