Do you ever find yourself not completely happy or at peace, even though you have everything you wanted?

[Pearl222]

It’s a strange feeling, and I don’t mean to sound ungrateful; but even though I’ve achieved almost everything I dreamed about last time this year, my mind is still restless. Even though everyone around me is happy for me, I still feel a little empty. Have you ever been in a similar situation? What do you do? Should I just list things I’m grateful for and count my blessings?

[aaron13547]

Yea 100% I've realized this always comes back to the same thing no matter how much I meditate on it... it's always that I feel like there's something more I should be doing. I think that is part of what makes us the best we can be, that's why we have these feeling... it Keeps us on our toes in a way. Happiness is a choice and to choose to be happy is also knowing how not to be happy. Some of the happiest people I've ever met found "it" in what they did have, not what they didn't... this is something we all fight with... what's more important to be happy or great. The question then becomes how much of either do you truly desire?

[Pearl222]

True, happiness is indeed a choice; but sometimes you have to force yourself to feel something so you don’t feel sad. I think the best thing for me right now is gratitude, because there really is no limit to desire

[aaron13547]

I would agree. 🙂 only we know what's best for us. Figuring it out is one of the things that's keeps life interesting.

[Desi_Butcher]

Exactly! Everytime u feel a lack in ur life, start shifting ur attention to the things you should be grateful for coz there's always a lot we should be happy about but we take it for granted.

[Pearl222]

Very true, a lot of dream of having what I’ve got right now, by God’s grace. I think I should just be more grateful instead of trying to figure everything out

[Desi_Butcher]

That's correct... Many times it's just best to let things be.. they fall into place on their own.

[Desi_Butcher]

Thanks for the MHO

[sage2021]

I was raised to be great full even for the simplest things I have because there are some people who have less than I had.

The simple things in life make me the happiest. Things I can't buy with money most of the time.

It almost sounds like you have a great emptiness that only having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can fill. I remember when I used to feel that way. But after I accepted Jesus as my personal savior, I no longer felt like I was living in a black hole. It didn't happen right away. I had to make an effort to get to know Him, but as time went on, that hole inside of me was gone.
I don't know what it will take for you to feel happy but you already know that having everything isn't it.
I've also learned that "happiness" isn't a goal and once you feel happy it stays with you forever. It's a fleeting feeling. It comes in spirts when something happens that makes me feel happy and then it leaves again until the next thing happens.
That's why it happens often with me because the simple things are what makes me happy and having the love ❤️ from God and Jesus.
Even when I was younger I thought that if I just found love and a guy that it would fill the emptiness inside of me but it didn't take it away completely.
But I can now say that even though the love ❤️ of my life went to heaven 2 years ago suddenly - I feel happy inside.
I'm sure you will toi one day❣️

[Anonymous]

No. Not really. I'm a pretty content guy. But I'm also a very grateful person.

I still have dreams. I'll always have dreams. I'll always keep pushing. Because that's life. I just think it's important to live in the moment. Because that's all life is, a series of moments. I could drop dead of a heartattack tomorrow. What good does it do to pun all my hopes on a future that wouldn't exist. Conversely, I probably won't drop dead of a heartattack tomorrow. Soil still should plan for tomorrow.

[avery58]

Did you do those things because you actually wanted to and were passionate about those goals, or just for achievement? It could be either that, or it could be that you're just naturally ambitious and always want to achieve more or feel that you've had to sacrifice something to focus on other achievements.

[Bricealan]

@pearl222 Probably not alone in that feeling, Pearl. Quite honestly, I strive for that too, and do find some inner peace through my Yoga teachings... I am not a person of Faith', so I don't look there, as I would rather work on my own personal assets and strengths.

You sound very introspective, and like someone I would like to know better. Good luck in your striving and search, I am sure you will find what you are looking for.

[CinnamonToesC]

Definitely. I think that we are constantly looking for change or at the very least some type of gratification, so when you have everything you want more. It can be a good motivator, but also can feel very disheartening to never be completely fulfilled.

[Ironco]

You are young and make sure you enjoy it.

I was happy, had life by it's tail. Things were all on track... Then shit hit the fan...

Life WILL fuck with you, just keep a positive attitude and move forward. There is no exceptions..

[mysteriousNicholas]

No that's just the consumerism and marketing telling me to spend more retail therapy shop shop shop mmm
Buying more and more stuff 🥳🥳🥳🥳 there is what makes the profits and keeps the mall's open - I do like shopping 🎉

[Shiprex]

The human mind always seeks the next step as we grow. It's a part of human nature.

[ohsheeT]

I to have and im great full for every thing I have. But yes I have been feeling the same as its because im mis sing something beautiful n my life that is very important to me

[Nikki1989]

Nah, I have had total peace of mind for well over 10 years now. Life is not perfect, but it is damn close.

[Anonymous]

because you lack self awareness.

Chances are this isn't the only area of life where you lack self awareness

there is a reason why you feel that way. you just don't have the self awareness to find out

[BlondeGoneWild]

🎶What, if, everything we want, is
Everything that keeps us lost and miserable
Let's live for the ritual🎶

[Sam1133]

Blowjob?

[dustybiker2]

I believe that is the point of living. Could be wrong.

[glennos89]

I think your missing love in your life sweetheart. Being single is nice but can't compete with having a lover

[DJB72]

Seek Joy, not happiness. It's a function of the soul, not the emotions so it's more permanent.

Remember happiness is a path, not a destination.

[elizamichale1]

Most of the times I m more than happy but yeah sometimes I dont feel so gud

[WhitneySnow]

It’s happened. I just ignore it and go on with my life.

[Anonymous]

No, I have never been in that situation because I have never been anywhere near having everything I always wanted.

[Pearl222]

You’re still very young, you have a long ground to cover

[Gaylordslav]

I have nothing but im content because i dont care and gave up on life in 2013

[qwerty2469]

No peace. Never peace. Im from Philly. I dont have anything I want either, so there is that.

[Cheerfull009]

It is not possible for a person to have all, what he wants

[Anonymous]

The love of my life Danielle would say "Tell me 3 things you're thankful for"

[Panthero80]

I think we all feel like this at times.

[beenherebefore]

It can feel like that sometimes.