Some people seem to be happier than others. I'm pretty sure about that. Also, those happy people seem to be happier than others (me) somewhat regardless of the situation that they're in. Frankly, I want to be one of those people. Now, I'm not talking about joyful, giddy, stupid-happiness. I'm more talking about content, sigh, and feel good about yourself happiness.
I feel like Ispend a lot of my time trying to train myself into being "better" and that somehow that "better" is going to equate to happiness. I think I have always equated knowing/understanding Truth with happiness, but in my personal experience this isn't the case. Why don't I abandon this idea and seek happiness a different way then? I should kick myself in the nuts for not trying something else.
I guess I can't help it. I FEEL that it's right so I have to stick to it. That and I can't imagine myself being happy gaining happiness any other way. Haha... that was funny. Good one Marcus. Maybe my personal makeup isn't geared for happiness. Why not? It would make sense that some would be naturally more adept at it than others and some would just plain suck at it. Just like anything else.
In conclusion, I think some people are either naturally or unnaturally more adept at being happy in the environment that is human existance. I am not one of those people. I wish I was happier like them, but I would never want to trade understanding away to get happiness and ignorance, because that would make me sad even though I just traded for happy. Haha, I'm full of the funny today.
Sorry for the rambly, crappy post. I really didn't have any agenda for posting before I started so I just went with whatever topic was on the tip of my tongue. I wouldn't post it if more than one person read this crap, but it's still good for posterity.
1 comment:
I think that the pursuit or happiness and knowledge are two very different things, and largely unrelated. The only real key is what role do principles and truth play in your definition of happiness. If your true goal is merely happiness, then you can basically medicate this without too much problem.
So I guess I think your angst comes from a mis-definition of the terms. Happiness for me is a wide multifaceted thing and is the result of a life well lived. It requires intentional action grounded on principle, but this is a necessary yet not sufficient base.
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