I can identify with all the above post.
okaba-- you are not alone in your feelings.
Shaqn -- Love your AV - loved 'Being There"- great movie for discussion
ViperaAspis -- I got it
I noticed all of you are quiet young - I am 61, own a business and married for 40 years.
So, ya'll , the old one will give you her bent on things.
-- A relationship does not make these weary of living feelings go away
-- A job/money does not make them any better either
-- Owning a business for me is great - but highly stressful, I guess I thrive on stress or I would never get anything done.
ryan93 seems to be grasping the concept - personally I could never manage it totally though I do know what needs to be.
Its about self-realization. Recently someone on another post mentioned that his self-realization did not do him any good and he did not see why it was even important. Self-realization shows you what you are made of, who you are. Especially where your boundaries are: what you can live with and what you can't in life. Boundaries define our morality, our lifestyle, our choices, our tolerance our acceptance. Somethings you may not like which are out of our personal boundaries but you must accept or live in constant anger, frustration or denial. Example, the person who is President, or if your child tells you they are gay do you reject them and live estranged? or accept them and live in what is real.
It is also about attitude, how you look at the world and the people in it. Some attitudes I have changed - many I still struggle with. Attitudes towards things like race, religion or even as simple as weather needs to be addressed. People often become so obsessed over their attitudes and points of view that they can no longer see their options.
On the subject - I have since high school (ok for those who don't want to do the math it was 1966) felt the phrase "Stop the World, I want to get Off" applied to me. And I still feel that way. All my life. There were thoughts of suicide but I knew I never would because it was not the answer. I was too committed to my family. Now, I know that commitment is stronger because of my grandchildren. I never realized how strongly they would impact me. I live for them. They are my joy, my love, my soul, my heartbeat. (so for all of you with grandparents realize you may be the most important person in their lives and give old granny or pappy a call).
Ya, I want to "quit" but I won't ------ However, I will smoke, drink a bit and eat as much damn cheese and butter as I want and gonna get me one of those 'do not resuscitate' papers filled out.
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If you have one option you have an obsession.
If you have two options you have a delema.
If you have three options you have a choice.
Look for three or more options.
"I'm not too crazy about reality, but it's the only place to get a decent meal.