Are you happy?
Are you in the phrase when you say "I'll be happy when...."
Are just not happy?

yes i'm happy

I'm very happy.

Anyone who believes "I'll be happy when..." won't be happy "when..."

The secret to happiness is learning to be happy no matter what your circumstances are, be they environmental, financial, romantic, or what have you.

littlemissG said:

FunkMistress said:

so true

I'm actually happier than I've been in ages.....and I'm on the road to being even happier with different changes I'm going through.

I woke up this morning so Im happy

Im happier than I have been, but I could be happier - Im working on that

Happiness comes from deep within

Yes I am happy and I try to share that so others may find theirs inside as well

I'm happy. There are things I'd like to change or finish, but I'm still happy with the way things are.

Michael Jackson.

Im happy

INSATIABLE said:

Fundamentally, yes, I'm happy.

it changes day to day for me.

I'm not happy. When I think I'm happy it's really only momentary delusions. They always pass. But they're nice delusions once in a while anyway.

Everyday above ground is a good day.

While I may get frustrated, irritated or in a funk over the shit happening in the world once I catch myself I can snap right out of it.

Life's too short to focus on the things which one can't control.




Happy Holidays you beautiful Orgers!

I just saw happy feet today with my daughter

And yes, I'm happi !
[Edited 12/19/06 11:09am]

FunkMistress said:

Well my soul checked out missing as I sat listening
To the hours and minutes tickin' away
Yeah, just sittin' around waitin' for my life to begin
While it was all just slippin' away.
I'm tired of waitin' for tomorrow to come
Or that train to come roarin' 'round the bend
I got a new suit of clothes a pretty red rose
And a woman I can call my friend

These are better days baby
Yeah there's better days shining through
These are better days baby
Better days with a girl like you

Well I took a piss at fortune's sweet kiss
It's like eatin' caviar and dirt
It's a sad funny ending to find yourself pretending
A rich man in a poor man's shirt
Now my ass was draggin' when from a passin' gypsy wagon
Your heart like a diamond shone
Tonight I'm layin' in your arms carvin' lucky charms
Out of these heard luck bones

These are better days baby
These are better days it's true
These are better days
There's better days shining through

Now a life of leisure and a pirate's treasure
Don't make much for tragedy
But it's a sad man my friend who's livin' in his own skin
And can't stand the company
Every fool's got a reason to feelin' sorry for himself
And turn his heart to stone
Tonight this fool's halfway to heaven and just a mile outta hell
And I feel like I'm comin' home

These are better days baby
There's better days shining through
These are better days
Better days with a girl like you

These are better days baby
These are better days it's true
These are better days
Better days are shining through

I've been depressed my whole life, but I think I'm probably happier than I've ever been.

I keep getting more & more comfortable in my skin.

Part of why I'm happier is I've given up that idea of "I could be happy if only..."

I've learned you have to work with what you have right now, and that it's a constant process.

Ah what the heck, I'll answer with the lyrics of a song just this once:

Some days are dry, some days are leaky
Some days come clean, other days are sneaky
Some days take less, but most days take more
Some slip through your fingers and onto the floor
Some days you're quick, but most days you're speedy
Some days you use more force than is necessary
Some days just drop in on us
Some days are better than others

Some days it all adds up
And what you got is not enough
Some days are better than others

Some days are slippy, other days sloppy
Some days you can't stand the sight of a puppy
Your skin is white but you think you're a brother
Some days are better than others

Some days you wake up with her complaining
Some sunny days you wish it was raining
Some days are sulky, some days have a grin
And some days have bouncers and won't let you in

Some days you hear a voice
Taking you to another place
Some days are better than others

Some days are honest, some days are not
Some days you're thankful for what you've got
Some days you wake up in the army
And some days it's the enemy

Some days are work, most days you're lazy
Some days you feel like a bit of a baby
Lookin' for Jesus and His mother
Some days are better than others

Some days you feel ahead
You're making sense of what she said
Some days are better than others

Some days you hear a voice
Taking you to another place

As Madge sang, "Happiness lies in your own hand". Once you learn not to depend on outside sources for validation, I think you'll find that you'll be happier on a much more consistent basis. Buddhism says that unhappiness stems from having or desiring and I would say this is good advice, as well.

Ace said:

Nice!

I could Google the lyrics, but I'll just ask you: What and who?

Ace said:

But how do you not want?

FunkMistress said:

Brooooce

Better Days

Glory Days is a cool song with a similar theme--appreciating the now instead of the back then

FunkMistress said:

"Better Days", Springsteen (from the excellent album Lucky Town, which was released simultaneously with the also-excellent Human Touch - really, these two are a set).

FunkMistress said:

I am so in love with you.

CarrieMpls said:

It's more about learning to be okay with wanting, without letting it rule you like a tree in the wind. Buddhism teaches many techniques for simply observing your thoughts, emotions and desires. The more you observe them as objectively as you can, the more you can let go of wanting to hold on to the "positive" ones and push away the "negative" ones. You can simply stay grounded and let what is, be what it is.

Imago said:

Prove it.