happiness?
i said something to my mother last night about needing to find a man. to which she responded (very sweetly, i know), 'i know you wish it were different, and i wish that for you, too. i just don't know what to do. but i want you to be happy.'
but life's not supposed to be happy. nowhere are we told that it will be. it's about contentment and joy, not happiness. nothing in this world will make us happy for any length of time. being happy doesn't matter.
just a thought.
but life's not supposed to be happy. nowhere are we told that it will be. it's about contentment and joy, not happiness. nothing in this world will make us happy for any length of time. being happy doesn't matter.
just a thought.
posted by melilotnfosco | 12:45 PM
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i'm sure she meant content.
but i can't help thinking that might be a great way to meet a guy: "the Bible doesn't say our lives are supposed to be happy, so do you want to go out with me?"
and just so you know, married people have this warped idea of 'happiness', too, which is why there are so many divorces. "i'm just not happy anymore." ok. don't be happy. but stick to your vows.
yup, yup
yup yup yup.
marriage will not make you happy.
I think in this small area, the whole idea of living together first has an up-side because then people realize the reality of marriage and what it actually is all about. Friends of ours are getting married after living together for 8 years, and while I don't agree with their life choices, at least that is one marriage I'm confident will last!
i don't just mean in regards to a guy, but also in life in general.
that's an interesting suggestion, hobsis...
I agree. Happiness is not what it's all about, contrary to what the Oprah world might tell you (no offense to Oprah -- well, maybe some;).
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