Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 8 hours ago, KhunLA said: Besides, I can't drive 55 .... Sammy Hagar would agree.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: Me myself and I for the trifecta! See u in cm soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: See u in cm soon ill warn the grannies on Loy kroh!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 hours ago, spidermike007 said: So much could be said about this. For me, it is all about attitude. And proper gratitude. It comes and goes, for me. Positivity is a quality that has to be nurtured and cultivated. It is NOT the natural state of the human mind. It is definitely not about money. Money helps. But, it can also hinder. It is only a tool. The Buddhists say the opposite, that you're good at heart but that goodness is buried under a pile of defilements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, LaosLover said: The Buddhists say the opposite, that you're good at heart but that goodness is buried under a pile of defilements. Exactly the same thing. Becoming negative by enduring the human condition does not imply we are bad people. We are simply lost souls. By rejecting that which comes naturally, we are able to rise above it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) One key to happiness may be not feeling the need to come on to a website like this to explain why you are happy. And George S. Kaufman, whose wife I referenced early on, wrote a lot of the musical screenplays for the Marx Brothers. Edited July 28, 2022 by jerrymahoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patongphil Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 23 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: Not really. If you are a miserable fart then you will find lots of faults even in the right person. Just look in this forum... Or in the mirror!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 17 hours ago, Sparktrader said: You mean laws that apply to poor people No I mean laws that apply to everyone, you included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Photoguy21 said: No I mean laws that apply to everyone, you included. Laws never apply to everyone. Those laws I don't like, I ignore. Edited July 29, 2022 by BritManToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 10 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Works well unless you live in North Korea or Burma. Maybe and maybe not. Depends on how you live your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Laws never apply to everyone. Those laws I don't like, I ignore. Shows your character which is nothing to be commended. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: Shows your character which is nothing to be commended. Most laws are for idiots, their own protection since they lack common sense. Other laws, regulations, rules, are simply to control people, and keep them in their place, or lowly station in life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 51 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: No I mean laws that apply to everyone, you included. Which laws? Powerful people do almost anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Most laws are for idiots, their own protection since they lack common sense. Other laws, regulations, rules, are simply to control people, and keep them in their place, or lowly station in life. Correct. Keep the poor poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 53 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Most laws are for idiots, their own protection since they lack common sense. Other laws, regulations, rules, are simply to control people, and keep them in their place, or lowly station in life. From your attitude you must be the biggest of them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 32 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Which laws? Powerful people do almost anything Because some think they are above the law doesn't mean everyone has to demonstrate the same degree or arrogance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: Because some think they are above the law doesn't mean everyone has to demonstrate the same degree or arrogance. They are above the law. What laws does Putin follow? Everyone breaks the law. Road rules, drinking etc Rich do a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Photoguy21 said: Maybe and maybe not. Depends on how you live your life. In fear and dread if you life in Burma and North Korea - that's not happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 31 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: They are above the law. What laws does Putin follow? Everyone breaks the law. Road rules, drinking etc Rich do a lot more This may come as a surprise to you but this forum is about Thailand not Russia. Just thought I would let you in on that secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 31 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: In fear and dread if you life in Burma and North Korea - that's not happiness. Did anyone say it was? Maybe you have had one too many and are having dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said: Did anyone say it was? Maybe you have had one too many and are having dreams. I'm sorry I don't understand what your point is. I am awake not dreaming and I am sober. I was responding to the comments about state enforced laws and relationship to happiness. 13 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Works well unless you live in North Korea or Burma. Maybe and maybe not. Depends on how you live your life. To which I responded: In fear and dread if you life in Burma and North Korea - that's not happiness. Thus the laws of the state rarely promote happiness with North Korea, Burma being examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said: I'm sorry I don't understand what your point is. I am awake not dreaming and I am sober. I was responding to the comments about state enforced laws and relationship to happiness. Maybe and maybe not. Depends on how you live your life. To which I responded: In fear and dread if you life in Burma and North Korea - that's not happiness. Thus the laws of the state rarely promote happiness with North Korea, Burma being examples. Agreed but this is Thailand not Burma or North Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Any discussion about happiness must include Maslow's Theory of Happiness which is considered top be both erudite and accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Photoguy21 said: Agreed but this is Thailand not Burma or North Korea. Happiness is a human condition that transcends borders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Just now, The Hammer2021 said: Happiness is a human condition that transcends borders It is as much a state of mind as anything else 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 The very first theory of happiness which is very accurate https://www.thoughtco.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4582571 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Happiness is all about attitude and expectations. Some people will never be any where close to happy because of their entitlement and upbringing. Maybe happiness is over rated any ways,no one can be happy all of the time. Maybe be satisfied with what you have is as close to happiness as you will ever get. People who for ever are pointing out what their rights are, are far removed from happiness. Comparing yourself to people who have more then you is a sure way to be unhappy. Maybe Anutin is onto something?lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Photoguy21 said: This may come as a surprise to you but this forum is about Thailand not Russia. Just thought I would let you in on that secret. And you think everyone follows laws 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Photoguy21 said: Agreed but this is Thailand not Burma or North Korea. Bad drivers Drugs Guns Bad business dealings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) On 7/28/2022 at 7:17 AM, OneMoreFarang said: One of my favorites is the story about the Mexican Fisherman. Enjoy! There are many versions on the internet. This is one of them. https://aliabdaal.com/the-parable-of-the-mexican-fisherman/ indeed ! one of my favorites ............. note: i took my rod and tackle and came here when I was 36 Edited July 29, 2022 by rumak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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