Key to happiness

s76l42

s76l42

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It seems like when we are younger we are looking for the key to happiness, maybe some have the idea that more money or more possessions will make them happy. The older I get I find that the key to my personal happiness is being grateful for everything. No matter how little or how much you have there is always something to be grateful for. And I have become an extreme minimalist so for me the less I own the happier I am. I am a peace and content.
What makes you happy and brings you peace and contentment?
 

s76l42 said:
It seems like when we are younger we are looking for the key to happiness, maybe some have the idea that more money or more possessions will make them happy. The older I get I find that the key to my personal happiness is being grateful for everything. No matter how little or how much you have there is always something to be grateful for. And I have become an extreme minimalist so for me the less I own the happier I am. I am a peace and content.
What makes you happy and brings you peace and contentment?
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This is absolutely and exactly how I feel now. I have turned my life around from acquiring stuff to getting rid of most of it. It truly is astounding how little it takes to be happy when you enjoy a much simpler life.
 
I agree. Too many people have high expectations for too many things in life. I take it 1 day at a time and act on whatever comes my way. I really enjoyed my time down in Florida. When my friend invited me down for a month, I had planned on 2 weeks if I could make it that long. After we started working on people’s homes, I got into it and stayed for 5 weeks. I never expected that to happen.
 
Being with and/or talking with family and friends makes me happy because we are a crazy bunch and laughter always ensues. Visiting our oceanfront timeshare where I enjoy walking the boardwalk or just sitting on the balcony watching the boats go by. When I can't get there, being out in nature with trees and flowers, such as the waterfront park in Hoboken, N.J. which is on the Hudson River. As you can see, being near water is important. I'm happy playing with and just observing the antics of our "Kit-Cat"...she's technically still a kitten, but almost a cat. Also of premier importance...listening to music and watching my favorite shows.
 
Life's a bitch. You don't have enough money. Whatever you own breaks down. Your socialization comes from meeting people in a doctor's waiting room. And you find out all the jokes about getting old are true. So, why am I happy? Well, I'm chugging along. I still have the determination to keep on living, despite whatever falls my way. I'm not doing anything heroic or spectacular- just chugging along, like everybody else. It's finding happiness in loved ones, and making your own happiness in whatever way you can.
 
I feel lucky as I have my kids and stepson, my friends, decent health and my sweet little dogs. Some days sleep is good and some days not. I really enjoy walking the dogs daily enjoying the sunshine and being outside. Often I have conversations with strangers that are enjoyable. Without the dogs that wouldn’t happen often.
 
s76l42 said:
It seems like when we are younger we are looking for the key to happiness, maybe some have the idea that more money or more possessions will make them happy. The older I get I find that the key to my personal happiness is being grateful for everything. No matter how little or how much you have there is always something to be grateful for. And I have become an extreme minimalist so for me the less I own the happier I am. I am a peace and content.
What makes you happy and brings you peace and contentment?
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Ditto
 
Bella said:
The key to happiness is low expectations. If you can manage no expectations, that's even better. I'm as happy, peaceful and as content as I can be.
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Good answer!

I think I believe much the same, but put it a little differently. I think the key to happiness is being happy with what you have. All of us have things in our lives we appreciate and enjoy, and all have things we would want to change but can't. Focusing on the first is the key.

Oh, and I also agree with a lot of what others have said, elements of happiness.
 
I can't imagine ever being happy again. I know I will, esp. when I see son/grandson. That's fleeting. I feel hurt, damaged, stepped on, hopeless, powerless & broke & broken. I apologize. Too many years of loneliness and poor health. I can't get a grip. I'm so sorry to be behaving this way in front of all you good people. Don't waste your time on me I'm not worth it.
 
Pepper said:
I can't imagine ever being happy again. I know I will, esp. when I see son/grandson. That's fleeting. I feel hurt, damaged, stepped on, hopeless, powerless & broke & broken. I apologize. Too many years of loneliness and poor health. I can't get a grip. I'm so sorry to be behaving this way in front of all you good people. Don't waste your time on me I'm not worth it.
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I like all your messages. I read about everything you post. I can relate to the suffering you have, because I too am hurting 24/7 with neuropathy. I get depressed and feeling like I can't go on with this. We just have to do the best we can. You are very special to me. ❤️
 
Pepper said:
I can't imagine ever being happy again. I know I will, esp. when I see son/grandson. That's fleeting. I feel hurt, damaged, stepped on, hopeless, powerless & broke & broken. I apologize. Too many years of loneliness and poor health. I can't get a grip. I'm so sorry to be behaving this way in front of all you good people. Don't waste your time on me I'm not worth it.
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Pepper! Pepper! Pepper!

You is kind
You is smart
You is important

You clearly view visiting your grandson as something special that makes you happy. He’s your beloved blood family who you have invested time with.

While we here aren’t your beloved blood family that you spend time with, we still love and accept you as one of us and hope we bring you happiness if only fleeting.

When times are tough, hang onto these loving moments to comfort you and please know that we are ALWAYS here for you whenever you need us.

(((((((Pepper)))))))

We LOVE you! ♥️
 
s76l42 said:
It seems like when we are younger we are looking for the key to happiness, maybe some have the idea that more money or more possessions will make them happy. The older I get I find that the key to my personal happiness is being grateful for everything. No matter how little or how much you have there is always something to be grateful for. And I have become an extreme minimalist so for me the less I own the happier I am. I am a peace and content.
What makes you happy and brings you peace and contentment?
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LOVE your avatar. 🙏♥️🙏
 
Pepper said:
I can't imagine ever being happy again. I know I will, esp. when I see son/grandson. That's fleeting. I feel hurt, damaged, stepped on, hopeless, powerless & broke & broken. I apologize. Too many years of loneliness and poor health. I can't get a grip. I'm so sorry to be behaving this way in front of all you good people. Don't waste your time on me I'm not worth it.
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Yes you are! Living alone, in poor health--that's where cyberfriends can fill the gap some between family visits.
Please don't hesitate to pm me if you need to vent. Even on my busiest days i generally check notifications on the three sites i visit at least every morning and generally once in evening too. So just be patient if not immediate response.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
 
Pepper said:
I can't imagine ever being happy again. I know I will, esp. when I see son/grandson. That's fleeting. I feel hurt, damaged, stepped on, hopeless, powerless & broke & broken. I apologize. Too many years of loneliness and poor health. I can't get a grip. I'm so sorry to be behaving this way in front of all you good people. Don't waste your time on me I'm not worth it.
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Pepper, I live alone out in the country, low income, 40% lung function, on oxygen, autistic enough people are nervous dealing with me in person. I had to give up just about everything I ever loved, but you know what? If you try, you learn to love yourself in spite of the stinking world around you, and it really changes things. At least you HAVE a son/grandson. I have a dog. Truthfully, I have learned only YOU can make you happy, but you have to choose it.
 

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