Do you think happiness is directly related to gratefulness?As in not having great means but having few wants? I do.
Is there anything you wish could be different, but can't, because of one circumstance or another? Sure, but I also believe those things can make us better people, if we approach them correctly.
Do you believe you can change anything? No. There is a definite concreteness to the universe. However, I find that comforting. Although sometimes I want to be, it is a good thing I am not that powerful.
Do you feel the need to impress people with certain things or beliefs? No. I am unapologetically me. It leads to strife in my relationships sometimes, but if that is the way it is, then it is. I am not going to compromise myself to be liked or avoid confrontation. I work hard to love others who disagree with me. I hope they show me that same love :)
Well said, Liz, well said. Sometimes I feel as if I'm being ungrateful if I'm unhappy. But, unhappiness has different roots than appreciativeness sometimes. ( I think)
I don't feel the need to be impressive when it comes to being me, but I think I've had this ideal in my head about what it means to have a successful career, life goal, etc. But being able to be true to yourself is worth more than a fancy job title, house or car.
Also, I slept in on Sunday, didn't hear your calls and missed riding. I am a bum.
Are you happy? Hell, yes!
ReplyDeleteDo you think happiness is directly related to gratefulness?As in not having great means but having few wants? I do.
Is there anything you wish could be different, but can't, because of one circumstance or another? Sure, but I also believe those things can make us better people, if we approach them correctly.
Do you believe you can change anything? No. There is a definite concreteness to the universe. However, I find that comforting. Although sometimes I want to be, it is a good thing I am not that powerful.
Do you feel the need to impress people with certain things or beliefs? No. I am unapologetically me. It leads to strife in my relationships sometimes, but if that is the way it is, then it is. I am not going to compromise myself to be liked or avoid confrontation. I work hard to love others who disagree with me. I hope they show me that same love :)
Well said, Liz, well said.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel as if I'm being ungrateful if I'm unhappy. But, unhappiness has different roots than appreciativeness sometimes. ( I think)
I don't feel the need to be impressive when it comes to being me, but I think I've had this ideal in my head about what it means to have a successful career, life goal, etc. But being able to be true to yourself is worth more than a fancy job title, house or car.
Also, I slept in on Sunday, didn't hear your calls and missed riding. I am a bum.