‘everyone is happier than me' gives you nowhere to go. 'I'm lonely' gives you a phone call. I've never thought about it that way. the vague version is the one that keeps you stuck, and it's usually the one I reach for. this was such a clear-eyed read👏
I recently read a quote and it echoes with this article - when you wish to be 'happy', you would be happy. But when you wish to be 'happier' then someone else, you would never be happy.
I’m pretty happy with my life. I spend a lot of time constructing what suits me. Sometimes I do wish my lounge room looked like the ones in the magazines. I like reading your sensible advice.
This is such a good reminder that we’re constantly comparing our full reality to a tiny glimpse of someone else’s. You never know what exists behind the version of their life you get to see.
Don’t compare otherwise you live your life less. Always find the small happiness this small happiness, when we see this small happiness we will missed that. So enjoy every moment of your life and keeping going.
This always reminds me “never wish for someone’s life because you see the cream on top, if you get their life you often forget that the cream isn’t the one holding itself up.”
"Someone else's happiness doesn't take anything away from you." It took me years to truly feel that. And "the goal is to see your life clearly" — such a grounding way to put it. Glad I read this😉
I read somewhere - enjoy the beauty in ordinary moments and every moment shall become extraordinary. Stop chasing instead start observing your thoughts - a still mind leads a steady life.
Your words resonatea lot with many experiences across different phases of life. Keep writing.
‘everyone is happier than me' gives you nowhere to go. 'I'm lonely' gives you a phone call. I've never thought about it that way. the vague version is the one that keeps you stuck, and it's usually the one I reach for. this was such a clear-eyed read👏
Thanks for reading and taking the time to write back!
I recently read a quote and it echoes with this article - when you wish to be 'happy', you would be happy. But when you wish to be 'happier' then someone else, you would never be happy.
True.
Am yea it's my first day in this app and it was my first read and yea it helped me i think 💬
Nice!
I’m pretty happy with my life. I spend a lot of time constructing what suits me. Sometimes I do wish my lounge room looked like the ones in the magazines. I like reading your sensible advice.
I think a lot of folks can relate to this, Val. And thanks for the support.
Live in the moment; do not compare your life with anyone else's. U will feel content, i gaurantee that.
That’s it.
It becomes more apparent that we can’t see the complexities underneath what present as overt happiness. Well done!
Thanks for reading, Larry.
Keep up the great work!
This is such a good reminder that we’re constantly comparing our full reality to a tiny glimpse of someone else’s. You never know what exists behind the version of their life you get to see.
Well said. Thanks for reading.
Don’t compare otherwise you live your life less. Always find the small happiness this small happiness, when we see this small happiness we will missed that. So enjoy every moment of your life and keeping going.
That's it.
You don’t need to win at happiness. You need a life that fits you." Such a thoughtful quote it is. Thanks 😊
Thanks for reading.
This always reminds me “never wish for someone’s life because you see the cream on top, if you get their life you often forget that the cream isn’t the one holding itself up.”
Good line. Easy to forget the work behind what looks effortless.
Such a simple truth but useful reminder
You’ve shown how easy it is to turn someone else into a simplified “character” while living inside the full complexity of our own reality.
Thanks for reading!
"Someone else's happiness doesn't take anything away from you." It took me years to truly feel that. And "the goal is to see your life clearly" — such a grounding way to put it. Glad I read this😉
Glad it's useful, Miki!
I read somewhere - enjoy the beauty in ordinary moments and every moment shall become extraordinary. Stop chasing instead start observing your thoughts - a still mind leads a steady life.
Your words resonatea lot with many experiences across different phases of life. Keep writing.
Very true. Agree.
Excellent!!! Spot on .Thank you .Great job
I definitely needed to read that .PS your book is very good. Take care
Thanks, Mike!
I have been a fan of your work ever since I randomly purchased your book 'Focus on what matters'.
Thank you for this post as well. Loved it!
Glad to hear that!