My father always told me “Son, worry is the price one pays for what doesn’t happen!” He never got so far as to tell me the First Corollary: Therefore worry!
Simply existing isn’t much of an … existence. But as soon as you want something, you’re trapped into the circle of chasing what you ain’t got. The trick, I think, is to learn to enjoy what you DO have.
This “no problem utopia” that many seek, it’s a delusion. There will always be problems. Always expect problems and be ready to face them and try to solve them. The real problem arises when you keep expecting a delusional ideal that’s practically unachievable.
Philosophy is always fascinating on paper. Sometimes applying it can be helpful, sometimes not. The problem is that there is no real answer beyond personal choice. Someone else’s morals, ethics and modus vivendi may suit them, but you may not fit their mold. Just watch your Karma. What goes around will surely come around. If you cast your bread upon the water, betcha dollars to doughnuts it’ll come back soggy with your future. So only toss bread in you want to see again!
From the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. At the end of a Tooter Turtle misadventure, Mr. Wizard would say, “Be what you is, not what you is not. The people who do this are the happiest lot.”
Worrying about something you have no control over is counter-productive to achieving happiness and peace of mind. Conversely, actively working to resolve problems brings a level of satisfaction, and solving the problem can bring the pure joy of accomplishment.
‘Your art, then,’ said Vertue, ‘seems to teach men that the best way of being happy is to enjoy unbroken good fortune in every respect. They would not all find the advice helpful.’—C. S. Lewis: “The Pilgrim’s Regress”
The only people with no problems are the ones who are dead. Contentment is a great thing, but postitive-discontent is the source of progress. The trick is to have enough of both.
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
My Father’s doctor told him to stop watching the news in order to control his anxiety.
MatthewHecht almost 4 years ago
I did that and problems are all solved.
Bilan almost 4 years ago
Pig figured that out months ago. Just stay in bed.
Sherlock Watson almost 4 years ago
Today’s background music: “Draggin’ the Line” by Tommy James.
kaffekup almost 4 years ago
Pig’s next life hack:
How to Live to 100
“Live to 99 and then be very careful!
“You’re welcome!”
mwksix almost 4 years ago
He needs to be in front of a cave on top of a mountain!
Alexander the Good Enough almost 4 years ago
My father always told me “Son, worry is the price one pays for what doesn’t happen!” He never got so far as to tell me the First Corollary: Therefore worry!
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Simply existing isn’t much of an … existence. But as soon as you want something, you’re trapped into the circle of chasing what you ain’t got. The trick, I think, is to learn to enjoy what you DO have.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Now if he could only master no smudges on his face. ( I know, I know, he’s a pig.)
hariseldon59 almost 4 years ago
“Don’t worry. Be happy.”
Gent almost 4 years ago
This “no problem utopia” that many seek, it’s a delusion. There will always be problems. Always expect problems and be ready to face them and try to solve them. The real problem arises when you keep expecting a delusional ideal that’s practically unachievable.
Kind&Kinder almost 4 years ago
Philosophy is always fascinating on paper. Sometimes applying it can be helpful, sometimes not. The problem is that there is no real answer beyond personal choice. Someone else’s morals, ethics and modus vivendi may suit them, but you may not fit their mold. Just watch your Karma. What goes around will surely come around. If you cast your bread upon the water, betcha dollars to doughnuts it’ll come back soggy with your future. So only toss bread in you want to see again!
gopher gofer almost 4 years ago
peace of mind is watching someone else struggle. even better if it’s someone you dislike…
gbars70 almost 4 years ago
A life without problems is a life without creative solutions, which in turn, provide life’s meaning.
iggyman almost 4 years ago
Sometimes life is Sisyphean!
Caldonia almost 4 years ago
Goat should probably stop reading Pig’s little notes like this. Like, back off, man. Rude.
MayCauseBurns almost 4 years ago
The secret to happiness is good health and a bad memory.
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Ah …. Master Pig ….. we’ve been waiting for you ! … Croc Power !
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
That’s like the key to eternal life: keep breathing.
Markov Da Robot almost 4 years ago
BASK IN THE POWER OF PIG AND HIS MASTERY OF EXISTENCE
1953Baby almost 4 years ago
That precludes the existence of other people. . .
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
Now if only that were possible.
cdnalor almost 4 years ago
No wife, no kids, no problems.
Beaker almost 4 years ago
From the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. At the end of a Tooter Turtle misadventure, Mr. Wizard would say, “Be what you is, not what you is not. The people who do this are the happiest lot.”
Whatcouldgowrong almost 4 years ago
I’ve been having a great time watching the news and laughing, ever since I learned to despise humanity.
lv2sew almost 4 years ago
Has Pig been to the Big Ass on the Hill?
Ignatz Premium Member almost 4 years ago
So Pig is a Buddhist?
Linguist almost 4 years ago
Worrying about something you have no control over is counter-productive to achieving happiness and peace of mind. Conversely, actively working to resolve problems brings a level of satisfaction, and solving the problem can bring the pure joy of accomplishment.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
See Job 5:7.
the lost wizard almost 4 years ago
Alfred E. Neuman.
Ratkin almost 4 years ago
What’s with the spots on Pig’s forehead and cheek? A bindi? Leaky pen?
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Life’s a bumpy and twisted road….take it as it comes…one day at a time…..
ocarol7 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Good luck with That, Sweet Pig-
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Truth or Happiness? Which are you pursuing?
Altar_Ego almost 4 years ago
Philippians 4:11-13
TwilightFaze almost 4 years ago
Reminds me of a Fable 3 joke: “To be a master marksman, just don’t miss. It’s that simple!”
John W Kennedy Premium Member almost 4 years ago
‘Your art, then,’ said Vertue, ‘seems to teach men that the best way of being happy is to enjoy unbroken good fortune in every respect. They would not all find the advice helpful.’—C. S. Lewis: “The Pilgrim’s Regress”
Jack Dawson almost 4 years ago
The only people with no problems are the ones who are dead. Contentment is a great thing, but postitive-discontent is the source of progress. The trick is to have enough of both.
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Now, if only Pig could master writing without getting ink all over himself! But I guess that’s asking too much….
sapepgoldman almost 4 years ago
That was unintentionally profound. Just change pig’s response to “There are no problems in life- just challenges.”
wordsmeet about 3 years ago
Not just learn to enjoy what we have but aim at what we can be or become, by degrees.
SuperCharged5- about 2 years ago
this is like saying to depressed people “just be happy”