Are you the type of person who ......

Philippines
August 10, 2009 9:59pm CST
Are you the type of person who is happy with what you have or the person who keeps ask yourself why isn't life going the way you want it? Let's face it. Times are hard. And most of us go through financial dificulties. When I see street children or homeless people roaming the streets, I glad that even though I don't have that much I am still getting by. Not that I am looking down on people who are less fortunate than me but I am thankful that there is sleeping under a roof. Eating three square meals a day. Even though I don't get to buy things that I want, I am fortunate that I have the things that I need. What are your thoughts?
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@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
24 Sep 09
Hey, Yea that is very similar to me, I don't really have all the things I want, totally far from it, but still I think that I am reasonably happy. I don't really like to have too much, just enough to be happy. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
12 Aug 09
Sometimes I hate the life that I have right now, hoping for more but sometimes I'm already happy with what I have and not asking for more. Honestly, I always thinking that life is so unfair. Why the social status of mankind aren't the same? Why did God created this kind of life? Why he did not make everything fair so that our world will be peace as what most people wants to have. Everything in this world is so unfair just like the economic situation and good relationship with each individual. I'm a kind of person who keeps on asking or searching for answers. With the kind of life that I have I can say that I have a good life. I grew up with a happy and good family. I almost have everything in this world but it seems that there is lacking. I know that I can't make my life perfect but I'm hoping that I can fulfill the things that I want in my life someday.
• United States
11 Aug 09
I'm the type of person that varies my thoughts on the subject at any given time. Sometimes I'm very happy with what I have because there are a lot of people out there that don't have it as good as I do and I know that and I'm grateful for what I have. Then, there are times when I'm really wondering why things just can't work out for me for once. It bugs me when I work so hard to obtain the things that I want and someone else that does less is always rewarded. I've never understood that concept.
@fheroan (615)
• Philippines
11 Aug 09
hello there.. well, when i see street people, i also say that to myself, i'm glad that i have a home to sleep with..im already satisfied in my life because i have a simple lifestyle..for now as i student, i just want to learn all the things i need to learn..I also don't get to buy things I want even though we have money to buy them, coz i've grown up with a family "who feels they don't have money even though they have"..lol..
@jen14ed (865)
• Philippines
12 Aug 09
i am type of person not happy because i like to buy many things i cannot afford i like to buy laptop cellphone ipod touch nintendo wii sony psp and many more gadgets i like them very much i like to buy them all but the problem is i have no money. i am poor people i am not happy with my life. i am not contented in my life i like to buy more gadgets that make me happy if i buy all of them i will make happy in my life and i am contented in my life
@dbabcook (388)
• United States
12 Aug 09
I am generally the type of person who is happy with what I have, however I, as many, do go through times inwhich we wish that some things would go our way. I haven't been a very lucky person but as I stated, for the most part I am very happy with what & who I have in my life.
• United States
11 Aug 09
I feel like you do. We don't have as much as some people do but we have more than others do. I can't go out and by everything that I want but that's ok. I have what I need and so does my husband and our son. We aren't rich but we aren't poor. We have a roof over our heads, we have food on our table, we have power and running water. We have a vehicle to get us places, we have clothes on our bodies, etc.... I feel bad for people that don't have a roof over their heads or even food to eat. Sometimes I'd like to have more than I do but I'm happy that I'm able to have what I have.
@sandymay16 (1617)
• Philippines
11 Aug 09
Im the type of person who is happy with what I need and making the most of it during these hard times. But this does not mean that we stop to question about life being difficult. And making life more easier is doing something to it that will suit you. But others maybe unfortunate on life being easy. It's something personal and society concerns too.
• India
11 Aug 09
Well my friend, these are times of materialistic fortunes/misfortunes...everything is weighed on a scale of material weighing machine. The other side of story is non-existent..the happines..frugal ways of living..being shorn of electronic gadgetery..glamour..is unthinkable in the present times..that is why the cisis we are in..craving for more of physical world and suffering in the process..
@colydf (913)
• China
11 Aug 09
I think I am the person who is happy with what I have, but at the same time, I will ask myself why isn't life going the way I want. I want something I do not have now in my life, but at the same time, I remind myself to cherish the thing I have now.
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
11 Aug 09
yea.,..i think of that too i get frustrated with so many things, and more frustrated when I know there's little i can do with problems i have yet, if i look at the other side i still have so many reasons to be thankful about.. so many.......
@pushkin69 (546)
11 Aug 09
Hi there. I am thankful every day for the fortunate position I am in. I know that there are so many people who don't have a roof over their head and are starving and it is for this reason I try not to moan about the problems I may be having. I am sick and have a chronic condition that at times renders me unable to carry out day to day tasks. I try not to let it get me down because there are people far worse off. Of course I would love to not have this illness but these are the cards I have been dealt andI must make the best of what I have. Live life to the fullest and enjoy every precious moment!
• China
11 Aug 09
I feel homeless than those who are fortunate enough to,at least I have food to eat,although I have been unemployed,but I have relatives who help me. People need to know to meet.