CorkerSWFC Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 When you think and look at the state of other countries, all i can say is we are very lucky to live here. Forget politics, religion whatever for one second and look at what we all are handed before we even breath. Anyone born in the UK are lucky lucky people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddywolf Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 When you think and look at the state of other countries, all i can say is we are very lucky to live here. Forget politics, religion whatever for one second and look at what we all are handed before we even breath. Anyone born in the UK are lucky lucky people. We could be worse that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 When you think and look at the state of other countries, all i can say is we are very lucky to live here. Forget politics, religion whatever for one second and look at what we all are handed before we even breath. Anyone born in the UK are lucky lucky people. Even Sheffield Wednesday ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 When you think and look at the state of other countries, all i can say is we are very lucky to live here. Forget politics, religion whatever for one second and look at what we all are handed before we even breath. Anyone born in the UK are lucky lucky people. For all my posts that might suggest otherwise, I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. I also fully appreciate that I wouldn't be able to vent my spleen so readily in a great many other countries. We should be grateful for this safety valve. Thanks for reminding us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazR Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 For all my posts that might suggest otherwise, I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. I also fully appreciate that I wouldn't be able to vent my spleen so readily in a great many other countries. We should be grateful for this safety valve. Thanks for reminding us. What she said!! And for what its worth, I think gratitude itself brings happiness... Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehorses Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Happiness is relative though because the more you have, the more you want.It's not nice, but that's the way of things.For instance, in a third world country, a poor farmer may see his neighbour with a rake.He thinks his life would only be better if he had a rake too. Yes, his livelihood may depend on it, but if you are a poor family and you would need a car to increase your chances of gaining employment, and your neighbour had one, you may think your life would only be better if you had a car.Do I make any sense here?Yes we have more than most, but happiness is based on such a lot of factors that it doesn't necessarily mean that cos we have more we can be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I suppose it’s a frame of mind thing or rather a way of thinking Whitehorses. A bit like half full/half empty glass too. I would like to know how those monks retain contentment, that really has to be a mind thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Maslows heirarchy of needs theory explains so much about a persons needs and why some are happy and others are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxforcefive Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I completely disagree. I don't think anyone should feel guilty about feeling unhappy just because there are people who have suffered worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I completely disagree. I don't think anyone should feel guilty about feeling unhappy just because there are people who have suffered worse. The theory is not about that but what everyone needs in their life and how one need can compensate another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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