People seem to readily accept advice about "How to be Happy" from angry, miserable people who seem to have the least knowledge about the subject.
They also automatically reject what happy people tell them are the keys to happiness. It is like the unhappy person is saying "Oh, well, that could NEVER work for me because my life is so much more horrible than anything they can imagine."
You have to come to the conclusion that most unhappy people are timid and would rather savor their victimhood and anger than to take the steps required to be happy.
Interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's easier to find a good job than a good woman. So if you find a good woman marry her and stay together.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have the brass neck to give advice to women though.
Gratitude is key. If nothing is ever good enough to be grateful for you will be miserable. Chasing perfection is another way to be unhappy. Look at the sad people in your life and you will see this.
ReplyDeleteSunday morning sidewalk! Feeling blue Joe? Woody
ReplyDeleteERJ, there is a long joke about how to become a success in the field of writing:
ReplyDelete1) Convince people they have a problem.
2) Offer the solution (for $24.95).
3) Prepare list of sequels.
I am struck by the fact that many people seem intent on being unhappy, because unless things are precisely the way they believe things should be, there is always something to be unhappy about.