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PrintableZombieKitten said: LleeLlee said: I dont think you need a reason. I agree that happiness is not a constant, in fact I think its fleeting (not to sound morbid) I think we need those moments to help us deal with despair, to draw them out of our memories and sedate us when we need it lol. I think one of the rarest states is a feeling of complete inner peace, that feeling when your mind is empty except for this tranquility, like all your emotions have converged into one and life is perfect. Yes, absolutely happiness is fleeting, and I truly think those who expect happiness to be a constant state are only going to make it difficult for themselves to even achieve that neutral, even level (call it peace, or call it contentment). I think the search or expectation for happiness will most likely lead to discontent and sadness. I can agree with that but also say that the inner world is inherently blissful...the more inner you go, the more bliss and peace you experience. It's the outer world (pleasures and pains and distractions) that bring on the grief. I think that's what you're both getting at, but I would say a feeling of complete inner peace does not have to be a rare state of being but can become a regular state of being. | |
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heartbeatocean said: ZombieKitten said: Yes, absolutely happiness is fleeting, and I truly think those who expect happiness to be a constant state are only going to make it difficult for themselves to even achieve that neutral, even level (call it peace, or call it contentment). I think the search or expectation for happiness will most likely lead to discontent and sadness. I can agree with that but also say that the inner world is inherently blissful...the more inner you go, the more bliss and peace you experience. It's the outer world (pleasures and pains and distractions) that bring on the grief. I think that's what you're both getting at, but I would say a feeling of complete inner peace does not have to be a rare state of being but can become a regular state of being. inner peace, yes, but a state of 'happiness'? you would really have to work at removing outside influences and distractions. if I have a to do list, I immediately lose my inner peace  | |
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ZombieKitten said: heartbeatocean said: I can agree with that but also say that the inner world is inherently blissful...the more inner you go, the more bliss and peace you experience. It's the outer world (pleasures and pains and distractions) that bring on the grief. I think that's what you're both getting at, but I would say a feeling of complete inner peace does not have to be a rare state of being but can become a regular state of being. inner peace, yes, but a state of 'happiness'? you would really have to work at removing outside influences and distractions. if I have a to do list, I immediately lose my inner peace bliss/peace is different than happiness and much more satisfying | |
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It's bright, warm, and cozy just like My Sweet Cheeky Monkey but without the stench of balls. No More Haters on the Internet. | |
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It's warm and fluffy. | |
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there's always playing a tune or a song in my head. especially just before i go to sleep or just after i woke up | |
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It's like the video to Mr Krinkle by Primus, and to be perfectly honest I'm getting a bit tired of it! | |
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peterfalconer said: It's like the video to Mr Krinkle by Primus, and to be perfectly honest I'm getting a bit tired of it!
 Oh thanks, now I have that video stuck in my head.
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heartbeatocean said: ZombieKitten said: inner peace, yes, but a state of 'happiness'? you would really have to work at removing outside influences and distractions. if I have a to do list, I immediately lose my inner peace bliss/peace is different than happiness and much more satisfying I looked up bliss and it said "perfect happiness"  | |
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shellyevon said: peterfalconer said: It's like the video to Mr Krinkle by Primus, and to be perfectly honest I'm getting a bit tired of it!
Oh thanks, now I have that video stuck in my head.
Ha ha! Sorry about that, Shellyevon.  | |
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ZombieKitten said: OK, so seriously, I was driving along today in my car, listening to a song I like, and my heart was swelling with joy, for no particular reason other than I was driving along listening to a song I like, and I can't share that with anyone, I couldn't even begin to tell someone how happy I was. My inner world, sometimes a bit of a rollercoaster, but also filled with these moments.
Charlotte, you know I think the world of you. This thread...  
I could've co-signed a lot of things already posted but this was the one that stood out for me. Apologies if this is a bit vague but a few months' back, I had a very similar experience.  After what had been a very tough year and a half/two years - perhaps the toughest I had known for a long time, or certainly in the way it had affected me - I had an absolute crystal clear, epiphanical moment. I was standing at my kitchen sink, washing dishes of all things, the housemates and other assorted friends were in the other room, the sun was shining in on me, and - all of a sudden - what had been troubling me (and how it had unwittingly been affecting me) suddenly made perfect sense. I was so happy, I almost burst into tears. I felt transcendental, almost. I just stood there, enjoyed the moment, and knew I'd look a right idiot if anyone came into the kitchen at that moment.  As it was, I kept that feeling all to myself - purposely - and it's something I refer back to quite regularly.
I did try explaining it to a good friend of mine a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, it made little sense. Either that, or she wasn't interested.  It de-valued it, almost. But I know *exactly* where you are coming from.
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onenitealone said: ZombieKitten said: OK, so seriously, I was driving along today in my car, listening to a song I like, and my heart was swelling with joy, for no particular reason other than I was driving along listening to a song I like, and I can't share that with anyone, I couldn't even begin to tell someone how happy I was. My inner world, sometimes a bit of a rollercoaster, but also filled with these moments.
Charlotte, you know I think the world of you. This thread...
I could've co-signed a lot of things already posted but this was the one that stood out for me. Apologies if this is a bit vague but a few months' back, I had a very similar experience. After what had been a very tough year and a half/two years - perhaps the toughest I had known for a long time, or certainly in the way it had affected me - I had an absolute crystal clear, epiphanical moment. I was standing at my kitchen sink, washing dishes of all things, the housemates and other assorted friends were in the other room, the sun was shing in on me, and - all of a sudden - what had been troubling me (and hoss it had unwittingly been affecting me) suddenly made sense. I was so happy, I almost burst into tears. I felt transcendental, almost. I just stood there, enjoyed the moment, and knew I'd look a right idiot if anyone came into the kitchen at that moment. As it was, I kept that feeling all to myself - purposely - and it's something I refer back to quite regularly.
I did try explaining it to a good friend of mine a few weeks ago and, unfortunately, it made little sense. Either that, or she wasn't interested. It de-valued it, almost. But I know *exactly* where you are coming from.
Alun it is IMPOSSIBLE to explain the silly grin on one's face when it happens! I am so glad you have them too! I want everyone to! | |
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ZombieKitten said: Alun
it is IMPOSSIBLE to explain the silly grin on one's face when it happens! I am so glad you have them too! I want everyone to!You almost feel like you've never smiled before when it happens, eh?! It's an incredible feeling.
Here's to more silly grin moments...
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peterfalconer said: shellyevon said: Oh thanks, now I have that video stuck in my head.
Ha ha! Sorry about that, Shellyevon. It's okay, I like Primus. But I wouldn't like having Mr Krinkle for my inner world. I'd be tired of it in less than an hour.
Now I've got "My Name is Mud" running through my head.  "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
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ZombieKitten said: heartbeatocean said: bliss/peace is different than happiness and much more satisfying I looked up bliss and it said "perfect happiness" perfect happiness vs. fleeting happiness I could go on and on about this and my meditation practice, but I talk about it enough already... | |
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Like some bad made-for-TV movie where the main character is is sliding down a slippery slope to rock bottom combined with Valley of the Dolls. No one would want to be in my inner world. Believe me. I don't even want to.
Things are looking up this week though. "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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minneapolisgenius said: Like some bad made-for-TV movie where the main character is is sliding down a slippery slope to rock bottom combined with Valley of the Dolls. No one would want to be in my inner world. Believe me. I don't even want to.
Things are looking up this week though. well if u ever need a gardener to brighten up those afternoons, and for the obligatory love affair. i have orgnoted u my cv...  are you ready for submission
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An underwater city. Dark, quiet, but lots going on. oh noes, prince is gonna soo me!!1! | |
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I have no inner world.
I cannot dream. I do not sleep. I do not eat I do not drink I only follow orders. U see, I am an Android from the future, and i have come to tell you THE FUTURE IS NOT A PRETTY SIGHT.  Reality is an illusion
Caused by a lack of ALCOHOL Fact | |
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ugh, it's an ugly, UGLY sight. | |
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Ace said: I think Australia should change its national flag to this: 
It would certainly boost tourism.  that's a flat ass Ace! | |
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ZombieKitten said: heartbeatocean said: bliss/peace is different than happiness and much more satisfying I looked up bliss and it said "perfect happiness" Taking a cue from you, I looked up "perfect happiness" and it said "NINJA PLEASE!!!"  He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.
(George Eliot) the video for the above... 
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shellyevon said: It's okay, I like Primus. But I wouldn't like having Mr Krinkle for my inner world. I'd be tired of it in less than an hour.
Now I've got "My Name is Mud" running through my head. Ha! Brilliant stuff. Time for a spot of "Sgt Baker", methinks...  | |
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heartbeatocean said: ZombieKitten said: I looked up bliss and it said "perfect happiness" perfect happiness vs. fleeting happiness I could go on and on about this and my meditation practice, but I talk about it enough already... ah. no wonder you know about these things! | |
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Ace said: I think Australia should change its national flag to this:
It would certainly boost tourism. And I think Kylie needs to move to Toronto | |
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ZombieKitten said: Sometimes mine is so nice I wish I could share it with someone, but that is the thing about your inner world, it's only known by YOU.
It's sexy.....very sexy  | |
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peaceful, warm, sensual, passionate,inspiring. its where i get most of my creative ideas from. its something i like to be in alone-most of the time. | |
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satchitananda
sat=existence chit=knowledge ananda=bliss | |
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