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Old 05-15-2005, 11:22 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I sent this in email....but I'll post it here also. I really think it's a great message we all need to hear:

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.


We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation, or when we retire. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with... and remember that time waits for no one.

So, stop waiting...

Until your car or home is paid off

Until you get a new car or home

Until your kids leave the house

Until you go back to school

Until you finish school

Until you lose 10 lbs.

Until you gain 10 lbs.

Until you get married

Until you get a divorce

Until you have kids

Until you retire

Until summer

Until spring

Until winter

Until fall

Until you die

There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

So work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And, dance like no one's watching.

"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." - James 4:14
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Old 05-15-2005, 03:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes I didn't respond to the email but it's arrival crystalised the thoughts I was having at the time so it was very timely, as well as true. Thanks Merika.
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That is so true! You have to live life in the present. not the past or future. I think this might do some good in the mental health and wellness forum?
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I think this might do some good in the mental health and wellness forum?
I thought that's where I had put it since 'mental health' and 'off topic' sound so much alike! HAHA! Sometimes I'm just brain dead.
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Happiness is a choice and an attitude. You can be happy in the worst of circumstances or you can choose to be unhappy in the best of circumstances.
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Happiness is a choice and an attitude. You can be happy in the worst of circumstances or you can choose to be unhappy in the best of circumstances.
very well said. I totally agree.
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How true, great message!
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