So often

So often, we blame other people when, really, the problem is right down in here. I’m not happy. I don’t know what’s wrong. If I just had another job, I could be happy. If I just get married, I would be happy. Well if I just wasn’t married, I would be happy. Well, if I just had some kids, I’ll be happy. I’ll be happy when these kids finally grow up and get out of here. If I had a bigger house, I would be happy. Well, I got a big house. Now if I just had a maid to clean, I’d be happy. Well, now if I just had a maid I could get along with better, I’d be happy. ~Joyce Meyer

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  1. Gordon Lee

    January 31, 2014

    I would have enjoyed the flight of the albatross over the sea at night, but this is nearly as special.

  2. Lucky Triana

    January 31, 2014

    Thx, Jen! This post is a reminder, for being grateful from time to time 🙂

  3. Yunus Sunu

    January 31, 2014

    Basically man is greedy, never satisfy……
    we must always be thank full to Almighty Allah….all the time…..in every situation…..

  4. Jo Johnson

    January 31, 2014

    I realised this in my teens when I finally got the stereo I wanted.  I think happiness comes and goes and you can't have it all the time.

  5. Harry MGJ

    January 31, 2014

    Just absolutely agree with yunus sunu, we will always find a reason to thanks full to God.

  6. Bonguy Jiar

    January 31, 2014

    its the beauty of our God…the ultimate creature

  7. Ceyni Omar

    January 31, 2014

    Truly inspirational be thankful at what u have

  8. Bhavita Maniar

    January 31, 2014

    Yes+Jendhamuni Sos…so tru….n v need a reminder frm time to time to find happiness in small things also :))))

  9. Nagesh Kini

    January 31, 2014

    More you have, more your desires are. This leads into dissatisfaction and disenchantment in you. It make your life miserable. Be happy with what you have and cultivate the attitude of the contentment in life. Your life will be happy and enjoyable.

  10. Themba Ntamane

    January 31, 2014

    that is true we never satisfied.the more we are blessed,the more we are possessed with things that are not within our reach.

  11. Will Meinhart

    January 31, 2014

    Great post which made me smile very much….because it's the truth :))
    I hope you will have a good weekend +Jendhamuni Sos 🙂

  12. DEBAPRIYA BHATTACHARYA

    January 31, 2014

    human desires tend to be endless, thus we should be happy and satisfied with what we have

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