Living large in The Villages

[Golfingnut]

I believe that things will never be as good as you want them to be; however, if you think in a positive way, love your fellow man even with his/her faults, things will be better than they will if you always look for the negative in people. i.e. its all relative and only you have the means to affect the rest of your life. So, think positive and you will enjoy it more.


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[Villages PL]

Oops, I thought this thread was going to be about losing weight. Carry on!

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[Golfingnut]

Oops, I thought this thread was going to be about losing weight. Carry on!

:popcorn:

LOL Now that's funny right there, I don't care who ya are.

[tainsley]

I believe that things will never be as good as you want them to be; however, if you think in a positive way, love your fellow man even with his/her faults, things will be better than they will if you always look for the negative in people. i.e. its all relative and only you have the means to affect the rest of your life. So, think positive and you will enjoy it more.


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I agree with you! At this point in our lives who needs negativity anyway? I for one try to stay positive (try) and try to see good in everyone. But you just can't make everyone happy. Que sera sera! Life is too short! I am enjoying each day!

[HDriders]

:agree:

[SALYBOW]

I also agree...my mental health depends on my attitude and attitude is 90% what we make of it.

[2BNTV]

I like all these sayings:

Life is too short to be too little.

I don't let anyone rent space in my head.

Some people brighten a room when they enter and some when they leave.

[tainsley]

I like all these sayings:

Life is too short to be too little.

I don't let anyone rent space in my head.

Some people brighten a room when they enter and some when they leave.

So true. And remember...no one can make you feel bad unless YOU allow them to!

[Love2cruise]

I like all these sayings:

Life is too short to be too little.

I don't let anyone rent space in my head.

Some people brighten a room when they enter and some when they leave.

I like these as well, my favorite at this point in my life is

"don't sweat the small stuff, and if it isn't life threatening, it's small stuff"

[mac9]

Life is too short to worry if your socks match.

[ugotme]

As one of my mentors always said:

"WHAT, ME WORRY?"

Yes that is the Great Alfred E. Neuman (MAD Magazine) LOL

:bigbow:

[kit9240]

I also agree...my mental health depends on my attitude and attitude is 90% what we make of it.

I agree!! We are thankful each day that we live in such a beautiful place. Take a golf cart ride and enjoy the beauty all around. We are so blessed!

[graciegirl]

I no longer choose friends who want to be around only beautiful, young, and slim people.


I find a lot of friends here.

And I even have quite a few who are beautiful and slim. They still like me too.

How great is that?

[lightworker888]

What you put out, you attract, so if you are not getting back what you want, then be the change you want to see. Remember, you really can't "try" something; you either do it or don't do it. The choice is always yours. It's your life so why not make the most of it. How lucky are we, who live in TV that we have sooooo much to choose from. What a blessing!


LW888

[Barefoot]

You are only as happy as you make up your mind to be.

[BaylorBear]

We are so VERY blessed!! No debt of any kind, a beautiful home in the Village of Silver Lake, and we get to have fun redecorating with new carpet, new kitchen appliances, spiffy up the master bath -- for what more could anyone ask!! All we have to do is get our home in Texas sold and we will be on our way to our forever home to become frogs!!

[Cisco Kid]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;603098]I no longer choose friends who want to be around only beautiful, young, and slim people.


U will love me

Ugly, Old and Fat.

:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Barefoot]

I no longer choose friends who want to be around only beautiful, young, and slim people.

U will love me. Ugly, Old and Fat.

And a great sense of humor. :beer3:

[ugotme]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;603098]I no longer choose friends who want to be around only beautiful, young, and slim people.QUOTE]


Whew - that's good - Short Fat & UUUUUUUUGLY HERE !!!!


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[2BNTV]

All this ugly talk reminds me of a Rodney Dangerfield who went to a psychiatrists and after being examined, he asked the doctor what he thought.

The psychiatrists replied, "YOUR CRAZY".

Rodney said he wanted another opinion. The psycharitrists replied, "AND YOUR UGLY TOO". :jester:

[Villages PL]

I was listening to a professor of psychology on the radio today and she said something to the effect that you wouldn't know what happiness is unless you have experienced sadness. She has written a book: "The Myths Of Happiness".

You can't be happy all the time, it just dosen't work that way.

[skip0358]

Just got back from being up North. Oh are we ever glad to be back to beautiful TV. Great place to spend the rest of our lives. What's not to be happy about?

[tainsley]

I was listening to a professor of psychology on the radio today and she said something to the effect that you wouldn't know what happiness is unless you have experienced sadness. She has written a book: "The Myths Of Happiness".

You can't be happy all the time, it just dosen't work that way.

Truly I am happy all the time!

[tainsley]

I was listening to a professor of psychology on the radio today and she said something to the effect that you wouldn't know what happiness is unless you have experienced sadness. She has written a book: "The Myths Of Happiness".

You can't be happy all the time, it just dosen't work that way.

My wonderful brother inlaw passed away back in October. He was 56. I was with him and my best friend, my sister who I love dearly. So so sad. My sister and her husband were a carbon copy of each other...so deeply in love (35 years). We all are heartbroken after losing him. But we can now talk about him now and laugh and just think how lucky we are to have known him!

[tainsley]

Life truly is great!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

........You can't be happy all the time, it just dosen't work that way.

You've never met Sandy.

Bill :)

[tainsley]

Wow bill! How lucky you and Sandy are!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I'M the one who's lucky! She never has a bad day, never has much to say that's even remotely negative, always laughing...........

Bill :)

[Bettiboop]

I'M the one who's lucky! She never has a bad day, never has much to say that's even remotely negative, always laughing...........

Bill :)

Sounds like we could all take lessons from Sandy!!

[Villages PL]

Truly I am happy all the time!

Does that mean 24 hours per day? What was your mood when you heard or read about the Newtown massacre? And what was your mood as the news kept coming each day for several days? Did you feel sad?

[graciegirl]

Boy Howdy.

Always sometimes means" for the most part."

When a person who is very positive is hurt or grieving they hurt and grieve just like everyone else, in fact perhaps more, because they usually are very tuned in to others.

[Villages PL]

You can't be happy all the time, it just dosen't work that way.

Gracie, as long as you are telling people how statements should be interpreted, how should the above statement be interpreted?

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Does that mean 24 hours per day? What was your mood when you heard or read about the Newtown massacre? And what was your mood as the news kept coming each day for several days? Did you feel sad?

I know this wasn't directed to me. I'm truly happy all of the time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I have never had a day in my life that I remember being a bad day. I live ever day grateful for every thing that happens even the tragedies, because I feel there is a master plan that God controls and everything happens for a reason. Why wouldn't I be happy that Gods plan is playing out right in front of my eyes and I get to witness and participate in his plan. What a GREAT day every day is!!! But that doesn't mean you don't feel sad or pain for others. It just means you don't allow outside influences control how you feel. So while I was personally happy for being alive I felt sadness for those effected not just by the Newtown massacre but other
tragedies as well. Newtown was not the only tragedy that happened that day. A friend of mine dropped dead at 44 years old, that was as large a tragedy for his family as Newtown was for those effected by the shooting. Yes i was sad for his loss and his family but still happy that God's will was being done and I was a witness. It is possible to be happy and sad all at the same time, at least for me it is.

[Villages PL]

I know this wasn't directed to me. I'm truly happy all of the time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I have never had a day in my life that I remember being a bad day. I live ever day grateful for every thing that happens even the tragedies, because I feel there is a master plan that God controls and everything happens for a reason. Why wouldn't I be happy that Gods plan is playing out right in front of my eyes and I get to witness and participate in his plan. What a GREAT day every day is!!! But that doesn't mean you don't feel sad or pain for others. It just means you don't allow outside influences control how you feel. So while I was personally happy for being alive I felt sadness for those effected not just by the Newtown massacre but other
tragedies as well. Newtown was not the only tragedy that happened that day. A friend of mine dropped dead at 44 years old, that was as large a tragedy for his family as Newtown was for those effected by the shooting. Yes i was sad for his loss and his family but still happy that God's will was being done and I was a witness. It is possible to be happy and sad all at the same time, at least for me it is.

That's what I meant by saying you can't be happy all the time. What does "all the time" mean? It can't be that difficult. The events of each day usually bring forth a wide range of emotions. Some may be short lived and some may last longer, but they are there. And you admit that you do feel sad even though it's God's plan. People get sick and die and tragedies happen. (Of course there are multiple tragedies everyday; I only asked about one for a reason and that was because it was one that eveyone was likely to know about.)

P.S. I believe in "free will" so I don't credit everything as being "God's master plan". For example, if we live an unhealthy lifestyle we are more likely to get sick and die sooner. What I don't understand is why you would feel happy when God's plan calls for someone dropping dead at age 44? Did you feel that way on 9/11?

[tainsley]

Does that mean 24 hours per day? What was your mood when you heard or read about the Newtown massacre? And what was your mood as the news kept coming each day for several days? Did you feel sad?

I am happy with my life! Yes was very sad for those innocent children and their families! I do not watch the news 24/7. Why would you want to constantly look at images and talk about tragedies? I have had two family members taken away tragically by guns! So I understand and feel their pain. And everyday I am so grateful for everything in my life especially my husband, children and friends! I hope you are happy with your life too!

[Cantwaittoarrive]

That's what I meant by saying you can't be happy all the time. What does "all the time" mean? It can't be that difficult. The events of each day usually bring forth a wide range of emotions. Some may be short lived and some may last longer, but they are there. And you admit that you do feel sad even though it's God's plan. People get sick and die and tragedies happen. (Of course there are multiple tragedies everyday; I only asked about one for a reason and that was because it was one that eveyone was likely to know about.)

P.S. I believe in "free will" so I don't credit everything as being "God's master plan". For example, if we live an unhealthy lifestyle we are more likely to get sick and die sooner. What I don't understand is why you would feel happy when God's plan calls for someone dropping dead at age 44? Did you feel that way on 9/11?

First let me say in my view death at any age is not a punishment! Death is part of what is required to gain the reward of eternal life.Sure you can have a wide range of emotions but to say you can't be happy all of the time shows in my view a misunderstanding. I can cut my self and feel the pain of the cut but that doesn't mean I can't feel a rock dropping on my foot at the same time or that I can't feel the joy in my heart, at the same time I feel the pain from the rock and the cut. It doesn't have to be only one feeling at a time. I also believe in "free will" but "free will" does not mean God doesn't have a master plan. God gave man a "free will" but part of his master plan was to send Jesus to die for our sins, the two can co-exsist. When something like 9/11 or my friend dying occurs I say thankyou God for choosing me to be one of the ones you chose to gain strength by dealing with this part of my journey. When I have a death of a close family memeber I thank God for the chance I had to know them and the chance to grow in faith and yes I feel happy and I feel happy 24/7. I feel sorry if you don't know how it feels to be happy 24/7 and I hope if it's your "free will" you will experience what it feels like. Also if you believe in "free will" then you must agree that the only reason you are not happy 24/7 is because YOU choose not to feel this way

[Villages PL]

I am happy with my life! Yes was very sad for those innocent children and their families! I do not watch the news 24/7. Why would you want to constantly look at images and talk about tragedies? I have had two family members taken away tragically by guns! So I understand and feel their pain. And everyday I am so grateful for everything in my life especially my husband, children and friends! I hope you are happy with your life too!

I wasn't suggesting that anyone should "watch the news 24/7" and "constantly look at images and talk about tragedies". Anyway, I don't have television so it's not likely that I would be watching 24/7. But when it becomes part of a thread, I don't see any harm in talking about it. I assume we are all adults here.

Yes, I am very happy with my life overall. But I simply acknowledge the existence of a wide range of emotions each day.

[tainsley]

I wasn't suggesting that anyone should "watch the news 24/7" and "constantly look at images and talk about tragedies". Anyway, I don't have television so it's not likely that I would be watching 24/7. But when it becomes part of a thread, I don't see any harm in talking about it. I assume we are all adults here.

Yes, I am very happy with my life overall. But I simply acknowledge the existence of a wide range of emotions each day.

We do have many emotions, but In answer to your question I must say I am HAPPY! And I am happy you are happy with your life everyday, overall! Have a Terri-fic day!

[Villages PL]

I feel sorry if you don't know how it feels to be happy 24/7 and I hope if it's your "free will" you will experience what it feels like. Also if you believe in "free will" then you must agree that the only reason you are not happy 24/7 is because YOU choose not to feel this way

I think you're leaving out tragedies that have nothing to do with my free will. I can't stop every tragedy with my free will. All I can do is witness them and respond to them with sadness bercause I'm human. I don't have TV but I can't shut out all the bad news of the day. That's just not possible and senseless to try.

If you are claiming to be happy 24/7, you are contradicting previous statements where you admitted to feeling sad. But to the extent that someone trys to cover it over, I would call it a state of denial.

[Bogie Shooter]

Gracie, as long as you are telling people how statements should be interpreted, how should the above statement be interpreted?

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[Golfingnut]

I wasn't suggesting that anyone should "watch the news 24/7" and "constantly look at images and talk about tragedies". Anyway, I don't have television so it's not likely that I would be watching 24/7. But when it becomes part of a thread, I don't see any harm in talking about it. I assume we are all adults here.

Yes, I am very happy with my life overall. But I simply acknowledge the existence of a wide range of emotions each day.

OK OK I am happy 22/6 1/2. Can you work better with that figure?

:pray:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

:popcorn:

Bill :)

[tainsley]

We should all be out enjoying this beautiful afternoon!

[Villages PL]

OK OK I am happy 22/6 1/2. Can you work better with that figure?

I can work with that! :thumbup:

[Cantwaittoarrive]

I think you're leaving out tragedies that have nothing to do with my free will. I can't stop every tragedy with my free will. All I can do is witness them and respond to them with sadness bercause I'm human. I don't have TV but I can't shut out all the bad news of the day. That's just not possible and senseless to try.

If you are claiming to be happy 24/7, you are contradicting previous statements where you admitted to feeling sad. But to the extent that someone trys to cover it over, I would call it a state of denial.

I feel sorry you allow others and events outside your control to effect the way you feel. But, I still feel happy at the same time

[Villages PL]

We should all be out enjoying this beautiful afternoon!

Absolutely! I am on my way out the door as soon as I relate an odd experience I had this morning. I guess you could say it was an odd-happy surprise.
I'll try putting it in a separate thread. Stay tuned.

[tainsley]

I am heading out too! Maybe we will run into each other! I will be the one with a smile on my face!

[njbchbum]

Life is too short to worry if your socks match.

when anyone might notice that your socks don't match - tell them you have another pair just like them at home!

[rubicon]

The philosophical view of this happiness is different in the western hemisphere vis a vis other parts of the world. For some some cultures life is sorrow and so for those limited moments of happiness each should be fully embraced and appreciated. Despite culture, the definition of happiness may mean different things for each of us. Personally I believe every aspect of living should be met with humility and courage. Understanding that pain in life alerts us to the fact that our body or mind is in danger and needs attention. A sad event such as the loss of love or life teaches us not to take anyone or anything for granted. That day on which you played the best round of golf in your life reminds you that life can be good. And that so close to death experience reminds us how precious life really is. I personally believe that maintaining balance in life helps the lows as not being too low and the highs not too high because in that way you really do have a better view of what is happening to you at that moment in time.

I opine you decide.

[Villages PL]

The philosophical view of this happiness is different in the western hemisphere vis a vis other parts of the world. For some some cultures life is sorrow and so for those limited moments of happiness each should be fully embraced and appreciated. Despite culture, the definition of happiness may mean different things for each of us. Personally I believe every aspect of living should be met with humility and courage. Understanding that pain in life alerts us to the fact that our body or mind is in danger and needs attention. A sad event such as the loss of love or life teaches us not to take anyone or anything for granted. That day on which you played the best round of golf in your life reminds you that life can be good. And that so close to death experience reminds us how precious life really is. I personally believe that maintaining balance in life helps the lows as not being too low and the highs not too high because in that way you really do have a better view of what is happening to you at that moment in time.

I opine you decide.

Good post, rubicon. I'm feeling a little happier now. :wave:

[Love2cruise]

when anyone might notice that your socks don't match - tell them you have another pair just like them at home!

I love that answer! Too funny!

[graciegirl]

The philosophical view of this happiness is different in the western hemisphere vis a vis other parts of the world. For some some cultures life is sorrow and so for those limited moments of happiness each should be fully embraced and appreciated. Despite culture, the definition of happiness may mean different things for each of us. Personally I believe every aspect of living should be met with humility and courage. Understanding that pain in life alerts us to the fact that our body or mind is in danger and needs attention. A sad event such as the loss of love or life teaches us not to take anyone or anything for granted. That day on which you played the best round of golf in your life reminds you that life can be good. And that so close to death experience reminds us how precious life really is. I personally believe that maintaining balance in life helps the lows as not being too low and the highs not too high because in that way you really do have a better view of what is happening to you at that moment in time.

I opine you decide.


Nice post.
Nice Man!

[cbg150]

The philosophical view of this happiness is different in the western hemisphere vis a vis other parts of the world. For some some cultures life is sorrow and so for those limited moments of happiness each should be fully embraced and appreciated. Despite culture, the definition of happiness may mean different things for each of us. Personally I believe every aspect of living should be met with humility and courage. Understanding that pain in life alerts us to the fact that our body or mind is in danger and needs attention. A sad event such as the loss of love or life teaches us not to take anyone or anything for granted. That day on which you played the best round of golf in your life reminds you that life can be good. And that so close to death experience reminds us how precious life really is. I personally believe that maintaining balance in life helps the lows as not being too low and the highs not too high because in that way you really do have a better view of what is happening to you at that moment in time.

I opine you decide.

Very well said!