Is it worth it?

WhittRak

No offense. But your friend sounds like a coward. And who would say that to another individual?

sherrybaby81

If you want to lead a happy life then that is how you should live it. I used to be somewhat pessimistic about life in general, but since I met and married my husband, I have wanted to do more for myself to be a happier person. One step at a time and it is for sure worth it!

Life is what you make of it.

jeannec3631

life has is struggles...that's expected. some of our choices aren't always the best but life is MOST definitely worth it. part of choice is choosing to BE HAPPY. just as if you choose to be miserable. I CHOOSE HAPPINESS! prove to your friend that he can enjoy his life too

PeaceLoveVeggies

Some days I like life. Others I don't.

I'm plagued by anxiety and panic attacks that have taken over the years I'm suppose to be partying and going out with friends. I have no friends [seriously]. My mom and dad are divorced and since that happened, my mom treats me like a piece of *kitten*. She has always wanted to basically make my life into what she never got a chance to do. My brothers are a-holes and are slobs. I STILL live with my mother. I have a dead end job with no where to go. I feel like time is running out for me to accomplish my goals.

Right now? Yeah ,life pretty sucks.

lizziebeth1028

Some days I like life. Others I don't.

I'm plagued by anxiety and panic attacks that have taken over the years I'm suppose to be partying and going out with friends. I have no friends [seriously]. My mom and dad are divorced and since that happened, my mom treats me like a piece of *kitten*. She has always wanted to basically make my life into what she never got a chance to do. My brothers are a-holes and are slobs. I STILL live with my mother. I have a dead end job with no where to go. I feel like time is running out for me to accomplish my goals.

Right now? Yeah ,life pretty sucks.

CHANGE! If you don't like something, make a change. Look for a new job (I know, easier said then done in this economy) but you still should be out there looking!! Taking a pro-active stance is empowering and can give you hope and light at the end of the tunnel. Also...living with Mom and can't stan it. MOVE! What are the reasons and excuses holding you back. CHANGE! No friends....try being more positive, positive energy attracts positive people. Open yourself up to the possibility of CHANGE.

Panic and anxiety suck. I've been there. There are wonderful, safe medications out there to help manage your anxiety. Find a doctor that you like and discuss it with them.

Take care :flowerforyou:

Birder150

"Thoughts become things. Pick the good ones." -- The Universe :happy:

JennieAL

"Thoughts become things. Pick the good ones." -- The Universe :happy:

*LIKE*

Donnaakamagmid

lol, no, I'm not asking if it has meaning. Seeing all the "rate the person above you because they have low self-esteem and they need your approval to function" posts doesn't inspire much confidence. I simply want to see if anyone is genuinely happy with their lives.

I am

Abells

yeah, he probably has his own issues. It's weird, though, because many people I've spoken to say that they simply "tolerate" life. Yikes.

Anyway, despite what he said, I'm going to focus on living positively and making the best out of every situation.

I don't tolerate it! I live it! life is fun -- problems will always exist but it depends on how you deal with them if you will progress forward and be happy or sit there like a bump on a log.

IF YOU AIN'T OUT THERE PARTICIPATING IN THE MADNESS THEN YOU AINT LIVING

SuzyQq02

Yes, I am happy!. There are certainly things that I am working to improve, and some things that I wish were different, but overall, I'm genuinely pretty satisfied with where I am now, and the path that I'm on.

I think that there are people who have expectations about what happiness is that's simply unrealistic. No one is going to be 100% happy, follow their bliss 100% of the time. Life is going to be made up of some amazingly wonderful moments, some truly terrible ones, and for the most part, a lot of mundane ones in between. We get to choose how we approach the vast majority of the everyday.

kodiak1957

... smacking willie while looking at po.....wait forget that....

Dude! You just made me laugh out loud at work!!!! Bwahahaha!

Ok, seriously, life has the meaning that you give it. I've found that what gives my life meaning is to make the path behind me easier for someone else to travel due to my being here. If I help even one person or animal, my life has had meaning.
As far as happiness...at the age of almost 55 I've learned that happiness isn't something that happens to us; it is something we CHOOSE. I have seen happy people who were rich, and happy people who were dirt poor. What they had in common was that they chose to accept what they had and be happy with it. If you spend your life chasing that one perfect spot, you will never reach it. One of my favorite short stories was written by Robert Bloch, titled "That Hellbound Train". Lots of wisdom in that story.

lizziebeth1028

I have to say..what started out as a seemingly depressing thread has transformed into a very motivational and inspiration thread!! Hearing all your stories of life, love, loss....yet seeing how strong the human spirit is and how we can choose to be happy and positive...just reaffirms how awesome life is!!!!!!

Be kind to yourself and those around you and CHOOSE to be happy

JennieAL

I have to say..what started out as a seemingly depressing thread has transformed into a very motivational and inspiration thread!! Hearing all your stories of life, love, loss....yet seeing how strong the human spirit is and how we can choose to be happy and positive...just reaffirms how awesome life is!!!!!!

Agreed. It usually works the other way with threads.

laurieblair2012

Read my blog post today...yeah, it's worth it.