Too many people watching the news. Out doing each other to present the newest, scariest horrific stories. Seems hatred is the way of life now in America.
I don’t mind if someone is happier than me. I know that they are out there by the millions. But I do want to know what brought them joy in case it might be something I might be interested in.
Zardoz was a strange but brilliant movie from 1974 that dealt with the ramifications of apathy and immortality. Apathy is great to prevent being unhappy, but happiness itself, according to ancient philosophers, is an activity. The something that makes someone happy can’t be nothing.
Some people don’t know what it takes to be happy. Others aren’t willing to put in the effort to achieve it (or don’t think it’s worth it). Others are unable to feel it (google anhedonia).
Old man 2718 almost 2 years ago
Oh Hammy, people aren’t nearly as smart as y
Old man 2718 almost 2 years ago
Oh Hammy, people aren’t nearly as smart as you are.
hariseldon59 almost 2 years ago
Unfortunately some people are only happy if others are miserable.
Doug K almost 2 years ago
Or maybe … those who are saying, “It’s not a competition.”, are saying it because they are losing the competition.
Ellis97 almost 2 years ago
To most people, life is a competition and we must always strive to upstage others.
Forest Dweller 54 almost 2 years ago
Happiness is where you find it. I find it everyday I’m alive.
Papakillamon almost 2 years ago
I find that hard to believe, no one, but, no one is happier than Hammy!
GentlemanBill almost 2 years ago
It’s the Hedonic Treadmill… Never being content with the content of one’s life.
Bill Löhr Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Give credit where credit is due: “Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” ― H.L. Mencken
Smokie almost 2 years ago
Too many people watching the news. Out doing each other to present the newest, scariest horrific stories. Seems hatred is the way of life now in America.
lee85736 almost 2 years ago
“Shared joy is increased, shared pain is diminished.” —-Spider Robinson, one of my favorite authors.
car2ner almost 2 years ago
I don’t mind if someone is happier than me. I know that they are out there by the millions. But I do want to know what brought them joy in case it might be something I might be interested in.
KEA almost 2 years ago
“Puritanism.—The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” attributed to H. L. Mencken
Bruce1253 almost 2 years ago
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” – Bobby McFerrin
oish almost 2 years ago
Zardoz was a strange but brilliant movie from 1974 that dealt with the ramifications of apathy and immortality. Apathy is great to prevent being unhappy, but happiness itself, according to ancient philosophers, is an activity. The something that makes someone happy can’t be nothing.
leemorse9777 almost 2 years ago
Happy is overrated, it’s the foam on a glass of beer. I’ve moved on the content. Lasts a lot longer.
Robert Miller Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’m happy when I’m on my motorcycle…VROOOM!!!
Ron Bauerle almost 2 years ago
Some people don’t know what it takes to be happy. Others aren’t willing to put in the effort to achieve it (or don’t think it’s worth it). Others are unable to feel it (google anhedonia).
wyrmfire almost 2 years ago
Or as Carlin used to say, they become “More Than Happy” and have to be institutionalized.