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Happiness Club

by Fran 💜 💜 💜

Rated: E · Book · Activity · #2048513

A book of discussions for the Coffee Shop Discussions

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Whiskerfacebythefireplace

Oct 2, 2016 at 7:27pm
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Yes, I think anger is useful if it's the right kind of anger. For example, it's counterproductive to become angry over someone misunderstanding you---it's a mistake. But if a person judges you unfairly because she believes her view is the only correct one, that can be a reason to become angry. I suppose if a situation is bad enough to be angry about, that can drive change. Anger can motivate people to reach out and rectify a wrong.

Steev the Friction Wizurd

Aug 8, 2015 at 11:08am
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Happiness is not something you can buy or sell.

Happiness is not a reward and it's not something you deserve.

There is no "right to happiness" although in some countries there is a "right to the pursuit of happiness".

If you really examine happiness, you might find, as I have found, that happiness is nothing more or less than an attitude.

Of course, then you have to define attitude, but that's the way it is with any definition. One definition leads to another since a definition must be in words and words have to be defined by... unfortunately... other words!

The big advantage of happiness being an attitude is that you can be happy any time you want to be or need to be simply by adopting that attitude.

However, no reasonable person really wants to be happy all the time because happiness is not a motivating force. Happiness has the effect of relaxing you and making you refrain from making unnecessary effort. So it's best not to strive for too much happiness if you really feel you want to accomplish some things in this life.

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Cheddah

Aug 3, 2015 at 8:43pm
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"Happiness is a warm puppy." Does anyone remember that from the old Peanuts cartoons?

But happiness is not just a warm puppy. It's also a soft kitty.

More importantly, it's a job that sparks passion. One that you'd do without being paid. It's having the free time to express creativity. It's spending time just contemplating God's creation.

It's a happy, healthy family. It's sharing time, and sharing life. Even if life isn't all that great right at the moment. It's being in this space at this time in the world.

It's the ability to make the best out something that appears rotten.

It's a challenge.

It's a choice.

Now I understand that for some, it doesn't feel like a choice. But at the end of the day, there is indeed, something there that keeps us going. And so, at the end of the day, I do my best to find happiness in everything around me. And yes, sometimes it's quite hard.

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Dave

Jul 25, 2015 at 7:14pm
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Inundated by hordes of hated junk mail,
touting products from used cars to insurance,
my mind feels dazed and abused, making me wail.

The TV plies subliminal transference
of messages to convert fiscal restraint
into rabid cravings without deterrence.

Folks push their way through my phone lines to acquaint
me with credit deals and vacation resorts,
devouring my vigor until I feel faint.

Computer spam now invites me to cavort
with Oprah for free, at least that’s what they say
while concealing their vile intent to extort.

Besieged by drumming ploys, I can only pray
for relief, and escape to some cabaret.

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Dave

Jul 20, 2015 at 8:33pm
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Motivation for writing comes in many forms. I have always had a strong desire to inform and enlighten others. The challenge of crafting the language into something meaningful, like molding a clump of clay with your hands, is a refreshing recreational outlet. Writing also provides the opportunity to express my most personal responses to this mysterious, beautiful, and sometimes painful world in the shapes, sounds, textures, and emotions of the imagination as a powerful means of therapeutic release. Receiving readers' reactions, such as "gave me chills" or "laughed so hard I almost peed my pants," made me realize that the desire to entertain is also a driving force. The thought of getting up on stage like a stand-up comedian would petrify me, but I have no problem putting thoughts and emotions on paper to share with an unseen audience. Publication of my work provides an extra level of validation.

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Jellyfish-on holiday

Jul 20, 2015 at 3:10pm
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I suppose wasted time is time spent doing one thing when you would get more benefit out of doing another thing, or when the time spent does not bring you anything of any value - so no, resting is not a waste of time as this is a way of relaxing, recharging, getting yourself prepared for further activities etc

So really I would say the only thing that I do which "wastes" my time, is going to work, because I would always rather be doing and would get more benefit/life value out of doing something else

I do it because I need money to live on, to pay my rent and bills and to enable me to do nicer things with the rest of my time .

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Steev the Friction Wizurd

Jul 19, 2015 at 9:52pm
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I don't consider any time wasted. If I am doing nothing but resting, then that is rest time, a perfectly legitimate way to use time.

And if I am not resting then I am doing something I want to do or need to do.

I would like someone to explain to me this idea of "wasted time". How is it even possible to "waste" time?

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Steev the Friction Wizurd

Jul 19, 2015 at 9:49pm
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The word "motivation" is used in two different ways. It can mean either the desire to do something or it can mean the reason that someone does something.

Probably the desire aspect arises mostly from inside of us while the reason aspect comes mostly from outside of us.

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Steev the Friction Wizurd

Jul 17, 2015 at 5:35am
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I am constantly learning new things. I am an inventive, creative person and that leaks into everything I do.

For example, I like to cook, but every time I bake it's a new experiment. I keep a record of all the different combinations I try and rarely repeat any recipe I invent unless it was really outstandingly good.

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Steev the Friction Wizurd

Jul 17, 2015 at 5:32am
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I am always "in the zone" once I get going on an idea or project. Getting started can be the hard part, but I've started so many times now that it's relatively easy for me.

As for how it feels... Hmmm, I suppose the best way to put it would be "loss of self" with the mind being focused on the tasks at hand. Then it becomes the tasks that assume primary existence rather than my own needs like hunger, thirst, loneliness, boredom, anxiety, fatigue, etc, etc...

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#874209

Calm

February 18, 2016 at 11:54am

Is calmness an illusion? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum Please make sure you've bought coffee from before commenting on any discussions ... [Read more]

#874208

Anger

February 18, 2016 at 11:52am

Do you believe anger is useful? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum Please make sure you've bought coffee from before commenting on any discussions ... [Read more]

#874188

Restoration

February 18, 2016 at 9:23am

Where do you find rest? What restores your soul? When was the last time you did the answers to those two questions? Why? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum Please make sure you've bought coff... [Read more]

#856838

Courage to continue

August 8, 2015 at 5:03pm

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum Please make sure you've bought coffee fr... [Read more]

#856837

Ready Made

August 8, 2015 at 5:03pm

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." Dalai Lama Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum Please make sure you've bought coffee from before commenting on a... [Read more]

#855437

What does...

July 26, 2015 at 5:10am

What does happiness mean? What do you need to be happy? Why? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum ... [Read more]

#854613

Time

July 17, 2015 at 12:58pm

What, in your life, wastes most of your time? Why is it a waste of time? If it is a waste of time, why do you do it? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum ... [Read more]

#854611

Motivation

July 17, 2015 at 12:53pm

Does motivation come from inside a person or from their environment? What motivates you? Why? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum ... [Read more]

#853942

Small Goals

July 10, 2015 at 5:16pm

Do you set yourself small goals? Or stick with only big goals? Which works best? What small goals could you set yourself this month to improve your happiness? What baby steps can you all take along the way? Discussion Point put forwar... [Read more]

#853941

In the zone

July 10, 2015 at 5:17pm

When was the last time you were "in the zone"? How did it feel? Does it feel the same for everyone? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum ... [Read more]

#853940

Enjoy learning

July 10, 2015 at 5:17pm

When was the last time you enjoyed learning something new? What was it? Do you have anything in common with others' experiences? Discussion Point put forward by: Return to main forum ... [Read more]

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