What makes life worth living?

I can see your point that oftentimes difficulties and trials are a part of our journey that would help us grow and learn the more important lessons of life. And probably in many cases, those people who never encounter any difficulties in life became weak human beings who crumbles the moment they face real trials. But I feel that when we face those difficulties, it is still important how we face them. Some people would get angry and fight their way out of those difficulties, while others would flee as far away from it out of fear. These two are extremes, and I think facing our trials with mature spirits and being aware that they have value and take out the good out of that situation, and in your own words "My life is like a lemon drop, I'm sucking on the bitter to get to the sweet part" is true. I guess the word 'optimist' is what this message speaks about.

Yes, I guess most people have this 'escapist' tendencies and I'm no exception...lol. If only it's possible to run away from all your problems and find them solved when you get back to them. The problem is, when we don't face those problems they never get resolved and oftentimes it gets worse! Maybe if you're going through hell, it's good to keep faith that things would get better...maintain your cool head, and sooner or later the 'dark clouds' over your head would soon disappear because they can't feel comfortable in a 'calm mind' and they would rather look for troubled minds that suits them.

I agree that facing the obstacles in our lives head on is the best way to do it. Because if you run away you're moving backwards, and if you do nothing, you're just spinning your wheels. Best to keep moving forward. If you're going through hell, it's best to just keep going until you're out and then stop for a break. Although I will admit that even though I do hold these believes to be true, I have had moments where running away seemed appealing. lol.

Thanks for reinforcing that point, videnom! Yes, I agree that your belief system is mostly responsible on how you will view your own life. If we think life is a blessing and a consolation, then it becomes one no matter what difficulties you face. If we think life is a burden, then it would be a burden to you. I read somewhere telling about the phrase "You are what you think", maybe it's in Napoleon Hill's famous book "Think and Grow Rich". And if this is true, then maybe it's a whole lot better to think of things that would make us feel better about ourselves and our lives. I can imagine the genie saying "your wish is my command" and whatever you wish for yourself would come true :D

I agree with you 110%! Anyway, this reminded me of the youtube video I watched which is about the movie "The Secret" telling about the Law of Attraction in a very interesting way which explains exactly what we're talking about here. It's a 3 video movie at 30-minutes each video. I hope you take a look at it because it's really inspiring :D

Yeah, exactly.In my opinion, you are who you wanna be.You make your life worth it starting with a simple idea of how your life you wanna look like.If for you being a doctor/teacher/engineer or whatever makes your life worth it it's enough, then your mission is over.you got what you wanted.if for you its enough just being a man that recycle garbage then again its allright. Its really up to you, and you decide what things will make you happy and will make your life be worth it.

It's a good point you mentioned about relationships as more is not necessarily better. I believe that, and I believe that quality is better than quantity...the quality of people that surrounds you is much more important than their quantity. A few solid circle of people who all means you well is better than a great number of people with few of them you can't trust.

It seems like you're so lucky with your relationships that they became your greatest source of consolation, cloud31. If only all relationships would be like that, then life would really be much lighter and a joy to live. Anyway, good relationships with your family and loved ones should be one of the most popular reasons which makes life worthwhile. Trials and difficulties may come, but if you have people around you ready to give you support and consoling words and help you in every way they can, then your difficulties would simply fade and life becomes good again. I hope all moms would be similar to your mom, cloud31. I'm glad my mom is quite the same :)

Yes, I wish for better days to you as well and to all mylotters :) Anyway, I'm not sure if it's possible to change one's username though, but anyway it's a nice new username if you ask me :D

I feel you have such a good attitude with your life, mikyung and I think we don't need to wait for the 'big breaks' in life to start enjoying them. Let's celebrate life as it is now :D I also have dreams...even big dreams not only for myself, but especially for my loved ones, but like you I can't wait for those dreams to come true before I start being happy. Yes, now is the time to be happy...not tomorrow, not when the right moment comes, not when the money you are expecting arrives, and not when you attain the riches and success you desire comes to you. I like the words you used mikyung, "I count my blessings even how simple it is". Because of it, I know you mostly see what's good in your life :)

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks. As what your username means. For me- "Better days" will come if we work hard for it. This day will be a "Better day" if we learn how to appreciate the things that we have right now. I'm thinking of changing my username into "TodaysBetterDay"..Peace..Let us all strive to be happy

You mentioned here the deepest values life has to offer...family, love and God. Because of these 3, life is really worth living. Anyway, in some cases, it's not possible for one to still be with their family but at least if love and God is there, the value of living stays the same.

Hi maximax8, I think you're living a wonderful life and you seem so blessed...can you adopt me? lol :D You have mentioned a lot of consoling things that most people would love to have in their lives. I for one would love to live close to the sea and travel a lot. Anyway, life is good and consolations can be present in many different forms if only we would open our eyes for them. Thanks for sharing! I hope you have more 'consolations' to come :D

It's amazing that having a positive attitude towards like could be one of the greatest consolations ever. Basing on what you have written, I think you have lots of it doroffee. If only all people would adopt that attitude you have written down, then life would always seem worth living :)