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This topic is timely and appropriate. I am inclined to believe that these issues apply to far more than are likely to admit . . . to their own dismay.
"Success" may not be the issue. Here are two books I'm reading that address this matter: 1) "Happiness is a A Serious Business: A Human Nature Repair Manual" by D. Prager; 2) "Man's Search for Meaning" by V.E. Frankl.
for anyone following a religious method to look around - to assume the theory is correct instead of proving it - instead of the scientific method.
From his show D. Prager is well-knwon for his right-wing-religious discourse, and V.E.Frankl book as novel as it may be looked in 1946 is quite dated. And, really, after reading Frankl's book you may may have been left with two choices for the next step: to continue living your life, or to shoot yourself.
Otherwise, thank you John McKee for sharing.
From his show D. Prager is well-knwon for his right-wing-religious discourse, and V.E.Frankl book as novel as it may be looked in 1946 is quite dated. And, really, after reading Frankl's book you may may have been left with two choices for the next step: to continue living your life, or to shoot yourself.
Otherwise, thank you John McKee for sharing.
While I agree in general with this I think it is difficult for the average professional to achieve. American's take less vacations than any other Industrial nation and to be successful can be a matter of luck, who you know, or more often than not a lot of hard work. This is often at the sacrifice of a balanced personal life. You can choose two of these elements but it is very hard to have all three.
It doesn't matter how much money you make, it's never enough.
People are the hardest problem in the world.
People are the hardest problem in the world.
You can have it all, job, career potential, money, fine home in the suburbs but ignore the spiritual side of who you are at your own peril. Did the writer forget that money and status do not buy "happiness?" This is borne out time and time again by those "successful" people who wind up blowing their brains out. Stop pretending there is no God and acknowledge that life is a gift not a right. If you choose to spend what limited and precious time pursuing the almighty dollar and fame (status), you'll never be "happy" no matter what you have. "Naked came I into the world and naked will I go out..." Job (Bible)
I agree with your premise, but would like to clarify my view. The spiritual aspect of our lives is too often overlooked, even by those who are 'religious.' What sets humaity apart from the rest of nature is our ability for self-reflection. What our subject did to initiate change was to examine her life. What is frequently missing from the 'successful' people is perspective on our place in the universe. The truly happy have made an inner examination, and discovered what truly makes them happy -- which usually includes relationships as well as possessions.
While I have found a relationship with the God of Moses and Christ to be essential to my happiness, others have found that earthly friendships or family serve them as well. The important thing is to make the journey of discovery, and then take steps to continue the journey to follow the chosen path to happiness.
my 2 cents - t.
While I have found a relationship with the God of Moses and Christ to be essential to my happiness, others have found that earthly friendships or family serve them as well. The important thing is to make the journey of discovery, and then take steps to continue the journey to follow the chosen path to happiness.
my 2 cents - t.
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