brit1984 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 eat a Double Big Mac naaa, BK for me. Triple Whopper will make you happy! Sent from iPhone; please forgive any typos or violations of forum rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This old mans view... I decide what I want in life and from life. After the decision is made (some people can't decide) all it takes is balls. I decide what I want from life is to consistently hit a long drive with a slight draw from right to left, but sometimes it turns into a snap hook and end up in the drink.......luckily I've got a bag full of balls. Sounds like a good plan.. Better if your balls don't end up in YOUR drink Better than someone else's balls, Calv also depends on whether there's ice in your glass. Personally, I can't imagine a pub where that would be acceptable behaviour anyway SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The problem with life is that we are all born with a great disadvantage. That is of not knowing the future or our fate. If only we could have been given the gift of glimpsing at the right and wrong paths to take so we had the choice ourselves, then we could have ensured our own happiness. Although we do have choices and options up to a point, we are still blind time travellers, not really knowing what’s around the next corner. In fact everything we do in life is a gamble and that’s the way it is. So actually our happiness is determined by using common sense and mostly by luck and good fortune. I doubt if anyone can say they are a 100% happy and would have maybe done something’s differently if they had their time again. If I knew the future I'd be particularly miserable, I think... The OP has a point though - let go of the things that make you unhappy, and all that will be left will be the things you enjoy. He never suggested giving up hard work, achievement or prosperity. He never suggested giving up charity and service. He never suggested giving up love and support. I'm fairly sure that given my time again, I'd not remember what I did last time, until after... "Yes, yes, this all looks familiar. I've taken this wrong turning one time before." SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Most of the forbidden actions or feelings listed in the introduction, make me very happy. I suspect these things actually make most of us, including the OP, happy or comfortable. The list is more of a Buddhist guide to achieving inner peace and harmony. For example, there is no mention of the importance of loving relationships with family and friends. I would recommend that people just do what makes them happy. With the caveat not to ignore the potential consequences on the future and other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 ... If it is too late for you to get gas as a baby perhaps you can fake it now, ... eat a Double Big Mac Perhaps that makes the meaning clearer SC More tea, Vicar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aneliane Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 You forgot 16) Give up looking into your wife's sister cleavage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 You forgot 16) Give up looking into your wife's sister cleavage I knew there was a reason I wanted to go back to the Old Country SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) .... Sometimes we have to step outside ourselves in able to look inside and find out what really makes us happy. ... I tried that and while I was outside looking in, same arsehol_e knicked my body and I am NOT AT ALL happy now. If you are going to try this at home, make sure you lock the body first and take the key with you. Back on topic; #16: Give up the wallet. Edited June 9, 2012 by NanLaew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 .... Sometimes we have to step outside ourselves in able to look inside and find out what really makes us happy. ... I tried that and while I was outside looking in, same arsehol_e knicked my body and I am NOT AT ALL happy now. If you are going to try this at home, make sure you lock the body first and take the key with you. ... So he came back a few hours later, and he said "No, this is too unfit, and the wife doesn't like it , so I'm bringing it back" - oh, the mortification!. 'The revenge of the body-returners'; I hope they never make a film of it.... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 .... Sometimes we have to step outside ourselves in able to look inside and find out what really makes us happy. ... I tried that and while I was outside looking in, same arsehol_e knicked my body and I am NOT AT ALL happy now. If you are going to try this at home, make sure you lock the body first and take the key with you. ... So he came back a few hours later, and he said "No, this is too unfit, and the wife doesn't like it , so I'm bringing it back" - oh, the mortification!. 'The revenge of the body-returners'; I hope they never make a film of it.... SC No, it wasn't a fitness thing exactly. His wife said the cock was way, WAY too big. Oh... the (self) gratification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 .... Sometimes we have to step outside ourselves in able to look inside and find out what really makes us happy. ... I tried that and while I was outside looking in, same arsehol_e knicked my body and I am NOT AT ALL happy now. If you are going to try this at home, make sure you lock the body first and take the key with you. ... So he came back a few hours later, and he said "No, this is too unfit, and the wife doesn't like it , so I'm bringing it back" - oh, the mortification!. 'The revenge of the body-returners'; I hope they never make a film of it.... SC No, it wasn't a fitness thing exactly. His wife said the cock was way, WAY too big. Oh... the (self) gratification! That's even worse - now you're a wanted man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Here's my list: First and most important, decide that you want to be happy - for me I define this mostly as peace of mind, but do try for regular bouts of joy and ecstasy with a minimum of pain and frustration. Next, try to do the right thing by your moral compass, listen to your conscience and try to avoid doing harm in the world. Set meaningful goals and strive to achieve them - but don't let your happiness depend on the goal itself, make sure to select paths where the process itself is fulfilling. It's the hope of success that's important, not the actual achievement of it. Cultivate strong personal and intimate relationships, obviously family coming first but also close friendships - put in the work required to keep them strong on a very regular basis, try not to let them slip away even as their original context and reasons do. Don't dwell on past - learn from it, but no regrets, nor wallowing in past good times, try to keep focus on the here and now. Don't be afraid nor worry about the future, do what you can but there is no real security in life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 "The secrets to happiness" Being drugged up surely helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Happiness tonight is a cold beer, some good rock music and a bevy of beautiful women to look at. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 "The secrets to happiness" Being drugged up surely helps. A reasonable facsimile for many it seems, most of whom are alkies of course. In the same way that a rented GF may seem a reasonable facsimile for love. Both fall far short of the real thing IMO, but may in some cases provide a taste for those that haven't had much of either and inspire them to strive for the genuine article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Sounds like a list of everything one would have to give up to become a monk to me Exactly. Words of sheer profundity. 16 - Give up on life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 If you give up everything on the list you are giving up life...you are dead. Live life for what it is for you personally and enjoy the good times and bad. Life is for living and not giving up on anything it offers. Don't try to analyse it...just get on with it and be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'm at my most happiest when I am playing guitar in a decent Blues Band. The music that tells the world how sad I am I believe this theory can be applied to our own lives - one man is happy when he has nothing to do, whilst the next man may only be happy when he occupies his mind with daily tasks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R123 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The secret is: Be content with what you have, live within your means,( and especially if you are in Thailand) try too be nice to others but trust no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meom Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 "The secrets to happiness" Being drugged up surely helps. The highs are much higher sure but the lows are much lower as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 of course it is what we do right?.. ..I think it makes sense sometimes though, as inevitably we sweat the small stuff and it's consequent frustrations...my wife has never said it...her mantra is "slowly slowly dear ...why you yelling!!!" usually over something stupid like one of the dogs chewed up my wellie or more seriously knocked over my beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'm still convinced 2 gals will bring happiness, -if only they come STD free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'm still convinced 2 gals will bring happiness I've done 8 at a time, definitely diminishing returns from subsequent additions, at some point they run out of things to do, just end up spelling each other every 40 minutes or so the lazy buggers. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Happiness tonight is a cold beer, some good rock music and a bevy of beautiful women to look at. Not another night in front of the computer???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Happiness is a bitter, dour miserable tryless win on a dismal and bleak night over the team ranked second in the world. Or whatever. SC Edited June 9, 2012 by StreetCowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai99 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Spending every waking hour tapping out totally meaningless posts on an anonymous internet forum where nobody knows you, and nobody cares if you live to see the next day, let alone be interested in your opinion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Spending every waking hour tapping out totally meaningless posts on an anonymous internet forum where nobody knows you, and nobody cares if you live to see the next day, let alone be interested in your opinion ? Works for me! Did you type that just to cheer me up and validate my lifestyle? Thanks SC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze01 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 This old mans view... I decide what I want in life and from life. After the decision is made (some people can't decide) all it takes is balls. I decide what I want from life is to consistently hit a long drive with a slight draw from right to left, but sometimes it turns into a snap hook and end up in the drink.......luckily I've got a bag full of balls. So, happiness is unlimited Mulligans? Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 a menacing hoodlum in the car park holds a weapon and snarls: 'just give up the wallet old man...' then you scratch yer heid and sigh: 'jezuz this is boring...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinjinswing Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 16 .....Give up women quiteman.....all problems solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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