Are you happy?

Ruby Vee, BSN · Jan 18, 2008

happiness, as someone said, is a choice. it's not what life hands you, but it's how you choose to handle it. i've chosen to be happy and for the most part, i am. there are a few bumps in my road right now, but i have a nice life.

nyapa, RN · Jan 19, 2008

I don't want for anything necessary. There are times I wish I had things, like a car. But it will not change my overall happiness. My happiness is affected by what happens to various parts of my life, so its pretty hard to make such a broad statement accurately

Peri · Jan 19, 2008

There are occasions when I am happy. Most of the time I am content ... and then there are times when I could scream and run away from it all - these are usually to do with my daughter.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Jan 19, 2008

I am happy with my life right now. This will all sound so cliche' but its true for me. I am in good health as is my family. I am happily married to the man of my dreams, he is a good man, husband and father. I have two beautiful, smart, happy, well-adjusted, healthy daughters. I have a nice roof over my head, a reliable car to drive, and enough saving that should something terrible happen we'll be ok. I have a very secure job that I enjoy doing. In 4 months I graduate from LPN school and then I start again with the bridge to RN. I have friends who'd do anything for me and my family as I would theirs. My family rally around in times of need, and are not just my family but my CHOSEN friends. At this point there is nothing I've dreamed of that I don't have.

My life as it is could turn on a dime, I know that. I know that I could be down and out. I think thats why I am happy with my life as it is. I have been on that down and out side and thankfully with the support of my friends and family was able to pull myself out of it and get where I am today.

UM Review RN, ASN, RN · Jan 19, 2008

I've turned into a happy person. Not because of my life circumstances, but because there's something deep inside of my spirit that no outside circumstance can disrupt.

Of course, having a great husband, job, family -- all that helps a lot. And I won't deny it, it doesn't hurt that we have food, clothing, shelter, good health, and money.

Yeah, I'm a pretty happy person at this point in my life.

akcarmean, LPN · Jan 20, 2008

I am happy for the most part. I try to deal with what is thrown my way. Times I feel it is too much thrown at me to deal with, and times I thank God for the security at the time. I am thankful for my loving, devoted dh, you all here on AN, and my kids.

Moving to a new state has proven to be a bit of a big challenge but we are starting to come up for air and I truly believe that this was the best move for us to make as a family.

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Jan 20, 2008

Yes, I can say that I'm a happy woman. It has taken me nearly half a century to arrive at this juncture, but far better late than never.

Life does have its trials, but it seems to me that these are often the best teachers..........besides, if we're not on at least a nodding acquaintance with sorrow, we can't appreciate the good times.

With my husband of 27 years, my four grown and near-grown children, three grandsons, enough material wealth to supply all of my needs and most of my wants, work that fulfills me and gives me purpose, and satisfying relationships---to say nothing of my connection with God and the natural world---I have found great peace and contentment. Yes, I am fortunate indeed!

zuzi · Jan 20, 2008

Yes totally I am! Why? Because that is me....I was happy from as long as I know me, some time bad people could make make me unhappy (ask them why do that?) but by years, I learnt how to not stay around them and run when I "just feel them bad soul and heart"...loooool, so happy, happy, happy all the time! :w00t::redbeathe

leslie :-D · Jan 20, 2008

Yes totally I am! Why? Because that is me....I was happy from as long as I know me, some time bad people could make make me unhappy (ask them why do that?) but by years, I learnt how to not stay around them and run when I "just feel them bad soul and heart"...loooool, so happy, happy, happy all the time! :w00t::redbeathe

zuzi, do you ever get pms, or have a bad hair day?

leslie :bdyhdclp:

leslie :-D · Jan 20, 2008

since being a child, i have been on this incredible journey and boy, what a ride it has been.

these days, however, i can truly say that i love myself.

recognizing this newfound self-embracing, has enabled me to touch and affect others just as profoundly.

i realize and accept, that i will always be a die-hard loner.

and still, i am becoming increasingly aware of my place and purpose, here on earth.

my therapist periodically encourages me to someday, write a book.

and it would take a book, to try and explain how i got from there to here.

yeah.

i'm happy.

even when life stinks, it's all good.

leslie

AliRae · Jan 20, 2008

I am happy with that kind of deep contentment that comes from knowing that I'm exactly where I should be, doing exactly what I should be doing.

It might not sound like everyone's idea of a good time, but I'm headed to western Africa for at least a year to work with a medical charity. I've never been more excited. I'm so blessed- my heart is for Africa, and God's sending me there.