Being happy with life....

EMRGLOBAL · Dec 27, 2008

NLP. "Frogs to Prince" read it. (not sure if that is the full title not near my library to look at the book.)

NLP is an interesting science of Psyc.

Most people do not have the self control to learn NLP or even apply it.

Thunderdog · Dec 27, 2008

Isn't NLP the scientology of achievement?

Vista · Dec 27, 2008

Quote from Lordly:

The purpose and meaning of life, indeed the entire universe is to develop self awareness

This can be done one.. and only one way.. through experiences.. good and bad.. so get some under your belt

I think you have to add knowledge to the above statement and maybe you meant that through the word "experiences".

The Internet, has given virtually anyone (even the poor), with a thirst for knowledge, the unlimited means to increase their knowledge and self awareness. Unfortunately, the ones that have the most to gain, put forth the least amount of effort.

karol88 · Dec 27, 2008

Quote from Port1385:

For myself, the meaning in life comes from helping other people. For example, I donate blood to the Red Cross at least three times a year. Im helping someone by my donations.

The toughest part about helping other people is that your help is never *sincerely* appreciated. You might get the token thank you card or the "Hey thats great you did it" speech. However, no one ever really truly appreciates your help. It didnt make a bit of difference in their life if you did it or not.

it's great that you helping other people...however don't expect to be appreciated for it...or you won't be happy with just giving, and eventually you'll quit doing it. Don't expect a "thank you" each time you help, because if you do and don't get it, what's the pleasure in giving? let your reward be the fact that someone else is better off with your help....and what goes around comes around...so don't worry, you'll be rewarded

nutmeg · Dec 27, 2008

Quote from Vista:

It's funny that you say that, because I can distinctly remember thinking to myself when I was in fifth grade (1970), and I can even remember where I was when I thought it, that life was really good for me and life was only going to get more complicated as I got older. I was right.

I'll remember that thought till the day I die.

Complicated? This calls for some music.

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Sky123987 · Dec 28, 2008

Quote from jnbadger:

3. I constantly question this. When friends ask what I do, I've given up on the whole "providing liquidity" angle, and have resorted to simply saying that I am very fortunate to get paid to play a game every day.

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

JaiSreeram · Dec 28, 2008

Quote from Port1385:

For myself, the meaning in life comes from helping other people. For example, I donate blood to the Red Cross at least three times a year. Im helping someone by my donations.

The toughest part about helping other people is that your help is never *sincerely* appreciated. You might get the token thank you card or the "Hey thats great you did it" speech. However, no one ever really truly appreciates your help. It didnt make a bit of difference in their life if you did it or not.

I truly appreciate the help I receive when I get it. That help can be in the form of someone helping me with some boxes. Whenever I receive any help, then I thank the person and then provide a reward of some type like buying them a drink.

Another meaning in life for myself is to keep a hard work ethic and never give up. That is another part that no one truly appreciates. I have worked hard, but no one every truly cared. I keep saying to myself that without hard work then none of these buildings would have been built. The Empire State building went up in 2 years during the depression through hard work and has stayed up for nearly 80 years. I dont believe the Freedom Tower will ever be built because that same work ethic does not exist today.

You should help people, you should work hard and you should always provide a service. That provides some meaning to your life although you will be the only one who truly cares and appreciates that part.

Lots of selfish people out there that dont care about meaning in life, but that doesnt mean you should be one too. Go to the Red Cross website and donate some blood.

Port1385, a wonderful post!

You have set a god example with your noble deed. People have never donated their blood while you do three times a year! A real noble good gesture! You are a real hero for you have helped many without many even knowing you have helped.

sumosam · Dec 29, 2008

perhaps meditation, and other paths of spiritual awakening are only available to people with large bank accounts....perhaps this is why Mother Teresa and her nuns were such failures...how about native shamans....some of you are really kids, aren?t you

Port1385 · Dec 29, 2008

I dont think I am a hero, but I feel it just needs to be done. If no one donates blood, then who will...

The meaning of this post is not being a hero, but just managing to be happy.

I think if the 3 rules are followed then happiness can be achieved. 1) Living the good life 2) Loving what you do 3) Meaningful life.

So many people I have seen in bad moods who are not truly happy. Giving blood is something simple and inexpensive way to at least put a small part into rule #3.

Quote from JaiSreeram:

Port1385, a wonderful post! You have set a god example with your noble deed. People have never donated their blood while you do three times a year! A real noble good gesture! You are a real hero for you have helped many without many even knowing you have helped.

BVM88 · Dec 29, 2008