Do you enjoy life?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. I lost my husband 2 months ago. I’m sick of COVID, Trump, and everything having to be politically correct. I’m just tired of it all. I miss my old life.

I wish I could hug you..even though I don’t know you, I’m so sorry you lost your husband. I agree with you 100 percent about the other stuff!

[Anonymous]

Yes, overall.

[Anonymous]

Yes I do. Ask anyone who has had a health scare and is now okay. I had mine at age 36; with 3 kids I was thrilled to be alive and wanted to make it count.

I have bad days and weeks (esp during the pandemic) but I still am content with my life and I love my 4 kids so much. Sure they’re annoying and a lot of work but they are warm and funny and give the best hugs and snuggles. I feel very lucky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When I’m healthy? Yes! I love my life.
Sadly I have a chronic condition that flares up from time to time. You could say that the bad times make me appreciate the good times more.

+1

[Anonymous]

Given how systematically racist/sexist everything is in the US, plus Covid, how can anyone enjoy life?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given how systematically racist/sexist everything is in the US, plus Covid, how can anyone enjoy life?

You're watching too much agenda news like CNN where they preach that 24/7. Most aren't racist, sexist yes. Worse in many other countries fyi.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Given how systematically racist/sexist everything is in the US, plus Covid, how can anyone enjoy life?

You're watching too much agenda news like CNN where they preach that 24/7. Most aren't racist, sexist yes. Worse in many other countries fyi.

+1 There will always be bad things to be outraged about. I think that often the outrage gets turned inward and it's unhealthy. Find an outlet to make meaningful change if that's what motivates you.

[Anonymous]

There has been a lot of fun. I try not to stress about the things I can't control. I am trying to work on that with the kids as they get older - I know my daughter will be gone soon and I have so many worries about her but I need to let go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know if I enjoy life, but I find it to be meaningful

This really resonates with me. I also think there is overmuch pressure on people (especially in the US) to enjoy life all the time, and I actually think that pressure often decreases joy. The most profound joy I've ever felt has involved small moments that are very profound, like realizing for the first time that my child was thinking thoughts (mind blowing) or being in the middle of an argument with my husband and having it hit me that even when I am very frustrated with him, I love him profoundly and want him in my life.

I've also enjoyed a lot of things -- gotten to travel quite a bit, and had lots of experiences like flying on a trapeze or climbing 14ers in Colorado, and had "cool" jobs that would make you say "oh that person really enjoys life!" But while that stuff is cool and I feel pretty lucky to get to experience it, none of it really gives my life meaning in the way that parenthood or my marriage do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Peop!e constantly seeking meaning and happiness are some of the most miserable people.

Life is sometimes joyful, sometimes meaningful and often boring. It's sometime tragic and sad, but usually levels out.

I'm content and have a great life because I'm not always looking for something outside of myself.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't find it meaningful, but I do enjoy it.

I love this. It fits my mindset perfectly. I'm under no delusion that I'm supposed to have some meaningful purpose in life, but I'm enjoying the ride while it lasts. Off to jump down the internet rabbit hole to learn about nihilism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Peop!e constantly seeking meaning and happiness are some of the most miserable people.

Life is sometimes joyful, sometimes meaningful and often boring. It's sometime tragic and sad, but usually levels out.

I'm content and have a great life because I'm not always looking for something outside of myself.

+1

In my case, peace is within. I do think life is meaningful, but don’t think it is realistic to be constantly yearning for an ideal version of what life should be, so you don’t live the reality you have. People are easily disappointed when they have unrealistic expectations. I don’t believe life has no purpose; I think the purpose is to grow our character and soul and leave each generation a bit more evolved. And to experience self-love, which at its most supreme form is self-actualisation — oneness with God for some.

[Anonymous]

Not really. I mean, there’s lots of things I enjoy and I laugh pretty much every day. But really I find everything sort of pointless. My husband and I don’t get along. I have lots of people I’m friendly with but no real friends as my husband and kids are really difficult and it just became too hard to make plans or invite people over. I haven’t had anyone over for a meal or anything like that in my house in years and years! Someone I thought I was friends with from the neighborhood moved away without even telling me. Oh well. I actually have a pretty positive attitude and am genuinely cheerful most of the time, but that’s just my personality. I don’t find life enjoyable. I just distract myself with sitcomrs, dcum, and pastries.

[Anonymous]

I ask God to let me die everyday. I have good life insurance and healthy organs (I’m assuming), I’m more valuable dead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I ask God to let me die everyday. I have good life insurance and healthy organs (I’m assuming), I’m more valuable dead.

I just saw this. Please talk to a mental health professional. You don't have to feel this way, and you are more valuable alive, 100%. Your passing would cause others to suffer.