Posted by Susang on August 17, 2002, at 19:07:18
In reply to How much happiness can you expect?, posted by mist on August 16, 2002, at 11:55:46
I think a definition of happiness or determination of an acceptable level can vary quite a bit from person to person and can change over time. At one time I was much closer to being one of those Happy People (and I wasn't faking it). I don't mean the sappy Disney-movie type happy but for the most part I was satisfied with myself and the way my life was going. Not free of pain and conflict, of course, but generally pretty darn good and the bad parts were managable. A significant factor was that I felt like the best was still to come and I was optimistic that things in my life would continue to get better and more fulfulling over time.
Sadly, I often don't feel that way now. Is that due to depression or just facing the realities of life? I suppose what I need to do now is readjust my life expecations and be appreciative of who I am and for what I do have. Maybe what I was aiming for is unattainable. I'm still trying to get back to that place of hope, contentment and happiness.
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