I thought your commentary was extremely interesting. I, too, have known folks who seemed to be living in such difficult circumstances, yet they were happier than many who had much more and had it much easier. I know some of this depends on the individual, for sure. So well said, absolutely! I did notice when I was in the USAR many years ago, our unit went on a humanitarian mission to some central American countries. We visited both cities and rural regions. I was amazed at how happy and content some of these people seemed who lived in huts or shacks with dirt floors. I guess my takeaway here was that mostly those individuals that were reasonably content felt or had created a purpose for their existence, and one with which they were at peace. Amazing comment!!!! Enjoyed reading. Thanks! Had forgotten about this aspect of it all!!
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Originally Posted by Rose Panachée
Just a thought...I do not compare myself to people that are / or seem to be less "fortunate" because i cannot assume / especially that they are more or less satisfied or happy in their lives.
My half-sisters grew up in poverty / Mex gangland style and they were 10x happier than me and my other half sister, because they never for one second doubted our mom's love for them.
My one sis and I were raised with means far above and beyond and were 10x more miserable and psych damaged because we did not experience that same type of unconditional love from our (adopt) mothers. In fact, looking at my one sis, you would never know in a million years that she was so eff'd up. She passed away though at 39 from od/drug addiction  |