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Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it? | |||
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"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be" 
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"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be" You been feeling alright the last few days Sam?...  | |||
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"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? " I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. | |||
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"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be
Oh 'deer'"Stag! | |||
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"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be You been feeling alright the last few days Sam?... "I’m just a rolling stone thanks Lorenzo  | |||
"I have total satisfaction when we book into a nice hotel, when hubby finishes work for the weekend, enjoying each other's company, a nice meal, all dressed up, a few relaxed drinks. Spending quality time with the person I love most in the world "That's lovely. Momentary satisfaction to carry you through rest of the days then? Until next satisfactory and pleasurable moment? | |||
"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be
Oh 'deer'
Stag!
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"It comes and goes for me. It comes from pride in achievements, in helping and doing right by people." So it cannot be a lasting feeling? | |||
"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. " No is the answer for me then | |||
"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be You been feeling alright the last few days Sam?...
I’m just a rolling stone thanks Lorenzo " | |||
"It comes and goes for me. It comes from pride in achievements, in helping and doing right by people. So it cannot be a lasting feeling? " I don't think any feelings last. That's life. | |||
"My job gives me satisfaction I work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and challenging behaviour, at times it can be so difficult but it has so many rewards Just to see somebody with global learning Difficulties along with quadriplegic cerebral palsy count to 5 in their preferred way of communication absolutely melts your soul" I like the concept of satisfaction being dependent on how much work we need to put into something. Your work does sound amazingly rewarding.. changing quality of life of people.. | |||
"I have total satisfaction when we book into a nice hotel, when hubby finishes work for the weekend, enjoying each other's company, a nice meal, all dressed up, a few relaxed drinks. Spending quality time with the person I love most in the world
I guess so, we have busy lives, lots of children, stressful jobs. Soon as hubby arrives home we enter "our time"
It keeps us ticking over through the week. I'm happy with my lot in life, and that makes me happy
That's lovely. Momentary satisfaction to carry you through rest of the days then? Until next satisfactory and pleasurable moment? " | |||
"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. No is the answer for me then " I am just taking it apart. As I do.
Thanks for answering. | |||
Wanting more and better is human nature - we need to teach ourselves to be present and enjoy the moment more. | |||
"If I think of my life as a whole I'm not satisfied. But at this moment I feel pretty good
Wanting more and better is human nature - we need to teach ourselves to be present and enjoy the moment more."That feels close to what I have been trying to learn! Separating the two and accepting it can work that way can be challenging though. Like any change. | |||
"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. No is the answer for me then I am just taking it apart. As I do.
Thanks for answering. "Apologies I didn’t mean it to come across so bluntly x | |||
"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. No is the answer for me then I am just taking it apart. As I do.
Thanks for answering.
Apologies I didn’t mean it to come across so bluntly x"Blunt is fine with me. | |||
"My job gives me satisfaction I work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and challenging behaviour, at times it can be so difficult but it has so many rewards Just to see somebody with global learning Difficulties along with quadriplegic cerebral palsy count to 5 in their preferred way of communication absolutely melts your soul I like the concept of satisfaction being dependent on how much work we need to put into something. Your work does sound amazingly rewarding.. changing quality of life of people.." It is amazing, and sometimes it can be physically painful, especially during lockdown it has been quite difficult Especially with working with autism and Asperger’s because things have to be done exactly the same time every day, and when you have to tell somebody they cannot go out to buy their comic for instance then it becomes difficult but I wouldn’t change it for the world I absolutely love what I do | |||
"If I think of my life as a whole I'm not satisfied. But at this moment I feel pretty good
Wanting more and better is human nature - we need to teach ourselves to be present and enjoy the moment more."^^ this | |||
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"My job gives me satisfaction I work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and challenging behaviour, at times it can be so difficult but it has so many rewards Just to see somebody with global learning Difficulties along with quadriplegic cerebral palsy count to 5 in their preferred way of communication absolutely melts your soul I like the concept of satisfaction being dependent on how much work we need to put into something. Your work does sound amazingly rewarding.. changing quality of life of people.. It is amazing, and sometimes it can be physically painful, especially during lockdown it has been quite difficult Especially with working with autism and Asperger’s because things have to be done exactly the same time every day, and when you have to tell somebody they cannot go out to buy their comic for instance then it becomes difficult but I wouldn’t change it for the world I absolutely love what I do" Very happy for you. Being happy with where you spend a good proportion of your life is crucial to satisfaction. | |||
"I get loads of satisfaction from learning new skills and passing some of those on in my work. I think happiness comes from having some challenges to overcome and new goals to work towards as well as contentment with where you currently are. Keeping those in balance is the tricky part." Isnt it just the circus like skill to balance it all ! No wonder most of us have some wobbles. I always believed doubts and questioning are a way of bettering yourself and intelligent mind. | |||
"My job gives me satisfaction I work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and challenging behaviour, at times it can be so difficult but it has so many rewards Just to see somebody with global learning Difficulties along with quadriplegic cerebral palsy count to 5 in their preferred way of communication absolutely melts your soul I like the concept of satisfaction being dependent on how much work we need to put into something. Your work does sound amazingly rewarding.. changing quality of life of people.. It is amazing, and sometimes it can be physically painful, especially during lockdown it has been quite difficult Especially with working with autism and Asperger’s because things have to be done exactly the same time every day, and when you have to tell somebody they cannot go out to buy their comic for instance then it becomes difficult but I wouldn’t change it for the world I absolutely love what I do Very happy for you. Being happy with where you spend a good proportion of your life is crucial to satisfaction. " I get a lot of satisfaction and what I do for a living but there is something missing which is why I am on here because even though I bring happiness to so many people I think it is important for my own happiness as well, which is Why am on here to make myself happy, it’s important to have the balance | |||
"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. " Content is the word I like to use. I'm content with my life at this moment in time. I don't get FOMO or feel I need to do this, that or the other; or that I must own/watch/see/read the latest thing. I have no goals or anything to ultimately work towards. Maybe it's because I have done and experienced, at least once, what I have wanted to do and experience. There are some things I would do again and some I wouldn't. I know what I do and don't like. Content. | |||
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"My job gives me satisfaction I work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and challenging behaviour, at times it can be so difficult but it has so many rewards Just to see somebody with global learning Difficulties along with quadriplegic cerebral palsy count to 5 in their preferred way of communication absolutely melts your soul I like the concept of satisfaction being dependent on how much work we need to put into something. Your work does sound amazingly rewarding.. changing quality of life of people.. It is amazing, and sometimes it can be physically painful, especially during lockdown it has been quite difficult Especially with working with autism and Asperger’s because things have to be done exactly the same time every day, and when you have to tell somebody they cannot go out to buy their comic for instance then it becomes difficult but I wouldn’t change it for the world I absolutely love what I do Very happy for you. Being happy with where you spend a good proportion of your life is crucial to satisfaction. I get a lot of satisfaction and what I do for a living but there is something missing which is why I am on here because even though I bring happiness to so many people I think it is important for my own happiness as well, which is Why am on here to make myself happy, it’s important to have the balance" That's another question? How long can one make others happy without being happy yourself? | |||
"Is there such a thing as total satisfaction ? I guess that's what I am asking! Is there anyone around who feels they achieved it. Content is the word I like to use. I'm content with my life at this moment in time. I don't get FOMO or feel I need to do this, that or the other; or that I must own/watch/see/read the latest thing. I have no goals or anything to ultimately work towards. Maybe it's because I have done and experienced, at least once, what I have wanted to do and experience. There are some things I would do again and some I wouldn't. I know what I do and don't like. Content." Such a forgotten word! Contented. Having such a clarity on what you want and need definitely helps.. | |||
" Isnt it just the circus like skill to balance it all ! No wonder most of us have some wobbles. I always believed doubts and questioning are a way of bettering yourself and intelligent mind. " Agree. Doubts and questions are a good sign, shows you're still thinking about who you are and what you're doing. We all have wobbles, some people are just better at hiding it | |||
" More time. Honestly, this isn’t a fleeting forum comment, but I know how to be satisfied, be it a walk on the beach with my dog, a swim, a bike ride etc. It’s simply time from commitment to be free and enjoying them." I relate. Time, space and silence to reflect. | |||
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"My job gives me satisfaction I work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, autism and challenging behaviour, at times it can be so difficult but it has so many rewards Just to see somebody with global learning Difficulties along with quadriplegic cerebral palsy count to 5 in their preferred way of communication absolutely melts your soul I like the concept of satisfaction being dependent on how much work we need to put into something. Your work does sound amazingly rewarding.. changing quality of life of people.. It is amazing, and sometimes it can be physically painful, especially during lockdown it has been quite difficult Especially with working with autism and Asperger’s because things have to be done exactly the same time every day, and when you have to tell somebody they cannot go out to buy their comic for instance then it becomes difficult but I wouldn’t change it for the world I absolutely love what I do Very happy for you. Being happy with where you spend a good proportion of your life is crucial to satisfaction. I get a lot of satisfaction and what I do for a living but there is something missing which is why I am on here because even though I bring happiness to so many people I think it is important for my own happiness as well, which is Why am on here to make myself happy, it’s important to have the balance That's another question? How long can one make others happy without being happy yourself? " At the moment I am managing in between 70 and 80 hours a week making other people smile and I’m very happy with that | |||
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"I strive to feel fulfilled and settled with it,I've spent a whole chunk of my life not feeling it." I'm glad to hear you reached that point, Ignite. May it continues ! | |||
"I don't want to achieve total satisfaction as I will lose my drive for life experiences and my thirst for knowledge Occasionally satisfactory feelings are perfect x " Happiness injections.. | |||
"Satisfaction can come in many forms and take many shapes - it might be a momentary sense of achievement from completing a task or meeting a goal, it might be something longer lasting from just being content in yourself and with what you have in life, it might be a particularly happy event or just sitting relaxed and comfortable with friends... ...I'm not sure total and complete satisfaction can be achieved though because there will always be something more to be satisfied about " I do wonder.. out loud.. if there is a point where you say: actually I just want to enjoy what I achieved and whatever else comes is a bonus to my happy life but I wont make more effort to tick off additional goal boxes. Or it's an end of life thing? | |||
"When I’m watching my tv And a man comes on and tells me How white my shirts could be" Omfg haha. Keep striving for that perfection in life! lol. Mrs x | |||
"Satisfaction can come in many forms and take many shapes - it might be a momentary sense of achievement from completing a task or meeting a goal, it might be something longer lasting from just being content in yourself and with what you have in life, it might be a particularly happy event or just sitting relaxed and comfortable with friends... ...I'm not sure total and complete satisfaction can be achieved though because there will always be something more to be satisfied about I do wonder.. out loud.. if there is a point where you say: actually I just want to enjoy what I achieved and whatever else comes is a bonus to my happy life but I wont make more effort to tick off additional goal boxes. Or it's an end of life thing? " I don't think you can truly know until the end whether you are completely satisfied - but I certainly think you can have periods in your life where satisfaction "seems" total and you don't want for more - but I think those periods always have an end where you find something else, you might not be consciously looking for it, but they can happen when you least expect them and can either lift you up even further, or knock you back so you instinctively look for more | |||
" I do wonder.. out loud.. if there is a point where you say: actually I just want to enjoy what I achieved and whatever else comes is a bonus to my happy life but I wont make more effort to tick off additional goal boxes." ^^This^^ 
and acceptance of self. I accept who I am and don't wish to be anything else but who I am. | |||
"I don't want to achieve total satisfaction as I will lose my drive for life experiences and my thirst for knowledge Occasionally satisfactory feelings are perfect x Happiness injections.. "Thats exactly how I run my sexual life but with pleasure/happiness injections | |||
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In general though I feel pretty satisfied with my life most of the time. I'm not really an ambitious person so I'm quite content with what I've got. | |||
"I feel momentary satisfaction when I'm on my paddle board on the sea on a beautiful sunny day. I couldn't ask for more .
In general though I feel pretty satisfied with my life most of the time. I'm not really an ambitious person so I'm quite content with what I've got."Ha. That's an important link between satisfaction and ambition and maybe how humble one is? | |||
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"Being in nature. Singing with others. Looking at my sleeping children. Watching my husband doing what he loves. Mrs TMN x " Simple pleasures  | |||
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"Helping family and friends with anything from moving home to tech issues. Putting food out on my bird table and inside bird feeders. The simple things in life give me most pleasure and satisfaction. Apart from sex lol" Acts of kindness and love | |||
"Being in nature. Singing with others. Looking at my sleeping children. Watching my husband doing what he loves. Mrs TMN x Simple pleasures "Definitely. What about you, OP? X | |||
"Being in nature. Singing with others. Looking at my sleeping children. Watching my husband doing what he loves. Mrs TMN x Simple pleasures
Definitely. What about you, OP? X"I am a collector of moments as well. Trying to implement Maryfuckingpoppins philosophy and someones else about trying to find balance between being contented with what I have or I experienced rather than focusing on "what not". I would quietly like to reach the stage when I dont feel the need to tick things off and just enjoy the journey rather than destination. | |||
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"Fresh bedding A hot bubble bath Good morning texts to wake up The sea Warm food on a cold night Watching a fire roar Cuddling my ponies and their smell These simple things bring me joy" It's good to be happy with little things. Like the sensory aspect of them too. | |||
"Fresh bedding A hot bubble bath Good morning texts to wake up The sea Warm food on a cold night Watching a fire roar Cuddling my ponies and their smell These simple things bring me joy It's good to be happy with little things. Like the sensory aspect of them too. "I’m a very sensory person. | |||
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"Whinging incessantly always makes me feel good "That's a bit of a paradox seeing the topic but I like that too Carry on. I wont whinge;-) | |||
"No ego " Could you elaborate please? | |||
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"A hug with a family member or friend, times with both, being in the moment, the sun on my skin, listening to raindrops on the window, a refreshing drink, making, serving and eating a delicious, meal in good company, the beauty of nature, art and music, a deep, nourishing conversation, stillness and silence, seeing others, singing, playing my guitar, rehearsing and playing with my band, helping others to help themselves, sharing precious moments with others, reading a good book or article, in summary good questions, good work and good friends
"I hope this was a good question seeing how your mind has flown with that answer.. I will move on from hoping to counting on it. Always nice to see your input. | |||
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"Seeing students I've taught/mentored doing well, achieving their PhD, qualifying as medics, doing well despite adversity etc. That gives me immense satisfaction. " I like reading how we all source satisfaction in various way.. sometimes it's not thanks to our life improving but others. | |||
"A hug with a family member or friend, times with both, being in the moment, the sun on my skin, listening to raindrops on the window, a refreshing drink, making, serving and eating a delicious, meal in good company, the beauty of nature, art and music, a deep, nourishing conversation, stillness and silence, seeing others, singing, playing my guitar, rehearsing and playing with my band, helping others to help themselves, sharing precious moments with others, reading a good book or article, in summary good questions, good work and good friends
Oh it is, in my view, a bloody good question. I enjoy exploring what people consider a good life.
I hope this was a good question seeing how your mind has flown with that answer.. I will move on from hoping to counting on it. Always nice to see your input. " | |||
" Oh it is, in my view, a bloody good question. I enjoy exploring what people consider a good life. " I like digging for these answers too | |||
" Oh it is, in my view, a bloody good question. I enjoy exploring what people consider a good life. I like digging for these answers too "I see you dug my answer out of the middle of the post.  | |||
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" Oh it is, in my view, a bloody good question. I enjoy exploring what people consider a good life. I like digging for these answers too
I see you dug my answer out of the middle of the post. "Effortlessly  | |||
"Satisfaction is food in my families belly and a roof over our heads. Everything else is there to be discovered and enjoyed. Never stop seeking new experiences whatever vein they take. It’s called life, live it, take those steps learn and absorb everything it has to offer including those that seem scary or risky. If you don’t try you’ll never know and could let something marvellous pass you by " Satisfaction from overcoming adversities? Very enriching indeed.. | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it? "That l do my best to help loved ones and friends to the best of my ability....and that's an everyday happening.. anything after that is a bonus...it's in the giving that gives satisfaction | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it?
That l do my best to help loved ones and friends to the best of my ability....and that's an everyday happening.. anything after that is a bonus...it's in the giving that gives satisfaction"As answers have shown, not everyone feels satisfied for same reasons or that there is one way it's sought.. But yes, giving can fulfill you too. | |||
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"It comes and goes for me. It comes from pride in achievements, in helping and doing right by people." I love to help people and will always put myself out for good friends in need. I helped a friend recently who was in need; I listened to him for and hour on the phone before I could get a word in, just to "be there" for him. | |||
"It comes and goes for me. It comes from pride in achievements, in helping and doing right by people. I love to help people and will always put myself out for good friends in need. I helped a friend recently who was in need; I listened to him for and hour on the phone before I could get a word in, just to "be there" for him. " That's some incredible listening skills! And how lucky he is. | |||
"It comes and goes for me. It comes from pride in achievements, in helping and doing right by people. I love to help people and will always put myself out for good friends in need. I helped a friend recently who was in need; I listened to him for and hour on the phone before I could get a word in, just to "be there" for him. That's some incredible listening skills! And how lucky he is. " He's gone UNLOS... my listening skills didn't work  | |||
"It comes and goes for me. It comes from pride in achievements, in helping and doing right by people. I love to help people and will always put myself out for good friends in need. I helped a friend recently who was in need; I listened to him for and hour on the phone before I could get a word in, just to "be there" for him. That's some incredible listening skills! And how lucky he is. He's gone UNLOS... my listening skills didn't work "Oh.. maybe it's what was needed. But not what you wished for. Doesnt mean you arent good listener. Our most satisfying outcome isnt always compatible with others.. sorry to hear that and I hope you are in touch outside of fab x | |||
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"At the moment just the little things, almost the homely routines. Making sure the dogs are walked, everyone has good food to eat, the garden gets watered. Im still striving for the big stuff but being content with just what is there now. If I feel settled, which means all the boring stuff above that is when I can be creative or inventive with what can come next, if it ever does. " Satisfaction of keeping everything together..? Of making the chores happen/crossing them off so your mind can wander off to higher places..? I do like your new photographic and inventive takes. | |||
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"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it? "Kindness, helping people... I think knowing you have influenced others lives positively has a lot of reward. | |||
"There may always be more to seek, but constantly seeking it perhaps is the cause of much dissatisfaction in the world and maybe even our lives at times. Life comes to us in all its beauty all its variety all it challenges. Its how we respond that makes our lives have value to ourselves and to others. Perhaps the pursuit of satisfaction in whatever form can sometimes damage our sense of self our values our worth our relationships Maybe its really that sense of peace however we achieve it that is the real measure of life. Contentment love peace can be ours without all the seeking. They are already there within each one of us, and maybe we just need to stop from time to time, look around and enjoy what we have without all the striving and seeking Peace, its what happens when we accept what is. If only life was that simple....." If only. If you see others running towards a goal.. you are likely to join the race thanks to crowd psychology I guess.. we need to fit it.. we need to do what's needed to survive and more than that, reach for success. Measures of it dont change much over the years. But as you said if we only learnt how to stop and enjoy the peace, maybe we would be able to breathe deeper and soak in all the beauty of life.. | |||
" Kindness, helping people... I think knowing you have influenced others lives positively has a lot of reward. " I like this connection. When you arent the centre, the ultimate goal is not satisfying yourself with another material purchase or achievement of sorts.. when satisfaction is a side effect! | |||
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"There may always be more to seek, but constantly seeking it perhaps is the cause of much dissatisfaction in the world and maybe even our lives at times. Life comes to us in all its beauty all its variety all it challenges. Its how we respond that makes our lives have value to ourselves and to others. Perhaps the pursuit of satisfaction in whatever form can sometimes damage our sense of self our values our worth our relationships Maybe its really that sense of peace however we achieve it that is the real measure of life. Contentment love peace can be ours without all the seeking. They are already there within each one of us, and maybe we just need to stop from time to time, look around and enjoy what we have without all the striving and seeking Peace, its what happens when we accept what is. If only life was that simple..... If only. If you see others running towards a goal.. you are likely to join the race thanks to crowd psychology I guess.. we need to fit it.. we need to do what's needed to survive and more than that, reach for success. Measures of it dont change much over the years. But as you said if we only learnt how to stop and enjoy the peace, maybe we would be able to breathe deeper and soak in all the beauty of life.. " Doesn't that rather suggest that much of our lives is being dictated to us by peer pressure, social conformity, even advertising, ie the sales message you should want all this, because it will make your world better shinier more satisfied. In effect is our sense of satisfaction, of our own worth, being distorted by the emotional manipulation of others in their own search for their satisfaction? If the main reasons for wanting anything are because others have it, then do we really want it, or are we being sold a mirage. When we can look at "sucess" and "failure" as merely steps on our journey, rather than follow crowd psychology of wanting what others tell us we should want, then maybe we find that peace. Maybe the greatest measure of success, isn't money, fame, things, even other people, or all the trappings of life we are supposed to find satisfaction in..... Never really been a fan of crowds.... | |||
"I feel momentary satisfaction when I'm on my paddle board on the sea on a beautiful sunny day. I couldn't ask for more .
In general though I feel pretty satisfied with my life most of the time. I'm not really an ambitious person so I'm quite content with what I've got.
Ha. That's an important link between satisfaction and ambition and maybe how humble one is? "I think so, I think if you're ambitious you're more likely to want to share when you achieve things you're after, and you're more likely to keep striving for better and better things. If you're not ambitious and are satisfied with what you've got, you might not even feel that you've got anything to brag about. | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it? "Tricky question! I always feel like I want to settle and be happy what I have then hunger kicks in and I really enjoy it! | |||
"Today I will gain satisfaction from a lending a helping hand to decorate. " Nothing like a team effort | |||
" Doesn't that rather suggest that much of our lives is being dictated to us by peer pressure, social conformity, even advertising, ie the sales message you should want all this, because it will make your world better shinier more satisfied. In effect is our sense of satisfaction, of our own worth, being distorted by the emotional manipulation of others in their own search for their satisfaction? If the main reasons for wanting anything are because others have it, then do we really want it, or are we being sold a mirage. When we can look at "sucess" and "failure" as merely steps on our journey, rather than follow crowd psychology of wanting what others tell us we should want, then maybe we find that peace. Maybe the greatest measure of success, isn't money, fame, things, even other people, or all the trappings of life we are supposed to find satisfaction in..... Never really been a fan of crowds.... " No I know.. the cave seems safer. | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it?
Tricky question! I always feel like I want to settle and be happy what I have then hunger kicks in and I really enjoy it! "Perhaps all of us carry our ancestors' heritage.. divide between hunters and settlers.. and we are both.. in various proportions. | |||
"Satisfaction is food in my families belly and a roof over our heads. Everything else is there to be discovered and enjoyed. Never stop seeking new experiences whatever vein they take. It’s called life, live it, take those steps learn and absorb everything it has to offer including those that seem scary or risky. If you don’t try you’ll never know and could let something marvellous pass you by Satisfaction from overcoming adversities? Very enriching indeed.. " Overcoming adversities I see more as an empowerment, I did it, I took control, you won’t beat me... so for me way more than satisfaction. It is definitely more enriching, as you prove to yourself (and others) you can do / deal with anything. | |||
"There may always be more to seek, but constantly seeking it perhaps is the cause of much dissatisfaction in the world and maybe even our lives at times. Life comes to us in all its beauty all its variety all it challenges. Its how we respond that makes our lives have value to ourselves and to others. Perhaps the pursuit of satisfaction in whatever form can sometimes damage our sense of self our values our worth our relationships Maybe its really that sense of peace however we achieve it that is the real measure of life. Contentment love peace can be ours without all the seeking. They are already there within each one of us, and maybe we just need to stop from time to time, look around and enjoy what we have without all the striving and seeking Peace, its what happens when we accept what is. If only life was that simple....." Beautifully put | |||
"There may always be more to seek, but constantly seeking it perhaps is the cause of much dissatisfaction in the world and maybe even our lives at times. Life comes to us in all its beauty all its variety all it challenges. Its how we respond that makes our lives have value to ourselves and to others. Perhaps the pursuit of satisfaction in whatever form can sometimes damage our sense of self our values our worth our relationships Maybe its really that sense of peace however we achieve it that is the real measure of life. Contentment love peace can be ours without all the seeking. They are already there within each one of us, and maybe we just need to stop from time to time, look around and enjoy what we have without all the striving and seeking Peace, its what happens when we accept what is. If only life was that simple..... Beautifully put "Indeed. | |||
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"I can't say I never say to myself, there must be more, not even knowing what more looks like. For me, really the bigger picture is made up of lots of smaller moments that could seem in significant at the time. It's not the big things it's the little moments that add up. The good ones remind me how blessed I really am. And, the bad ones how strong the bonds I have around me are. When I really stop to take a look around me I feel kinda lucky. " A patchwork of life | |||
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"the more thing? Yeah of course. I want to experience things and places, I want to learn a new skill and get fit. I want a change of career but now is a dreadful time to even think about it, I want a happy ever after and to look back at my life knowing I did all the things I wanted. However... I accept that it isn't gonna happen, and that acceptance brings comfort and satisfaction " Almost as in serenity prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. | |||
"the more thing? Yeah of course. I want to experience things and places, I want to learn a new skill and get fit. I want a change of career but now is a dreadful time to even think about it, I want a happy ever after and to look back at my life knowing I did all the things I wanted. However... I accept that it isn't gonna happen, and that acceptance brings comfort and satisfaction Almost as in serenity prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. " However the strength is inside ourselves, we just have to believe in us, to realise that none of those things take value away from us. That we're just dandy as we are. Waiting for God to grant us with it is a cop out, we are out own gods. | |||
"the more thing? Yeah of course. I want to experience things and places, I want to learn a new skill and get fit. I want a change of career but now is a dreadful time to even think about it, I want a happy ever after and to look back at my life knowing I did all the things I wanted. However... I accept that it isn't gonna happen, and that acceptance brings comfort and satisfaction Almost as in serenity prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. However the strength is inside ourselves, we just have to believe in us, to realise that none of those things take value away from us. That we're just dandy as we are. Waiting for God to grant us with it is a cop out, we are out own gods." I think word god can be replaced there depending on ones beliefs | |||
"the more thing? Yeah of course. I want to experience things and places, I want to learn a new skill and get fit. I want a change of career but now is a dreadful time to even think about it, I want a happy ever after and to look back at my life knowing I did all the things I wanted. However... I accept that it isn't gonna happen, and that acceptance brings comfort and satisfaction Almost as in serenity prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. However the strength is inside ourselves, we just have to believe in us, to realise that none of those things take value away from us. That we're just dandy as we are. Waiting for God to grant us with it is a cop out, we are out own gods. I think word god can be replaced there depending on ones beliefs "And I'd not piss all over someone else's beliefs, I do respect what people believe in their hearts. just think we all need to believe in ourselves a bit more as a whole. | |||
" And I'd not piss all over someone else's beliefs, I do respect what people believe in their hearts. just think we all need to believe in ourselves a bit more as a whole."I understood maybe it's a good mantra to say it staring in the mirror rather than calling heavens help ?
Also.. concept of being a godess in my own right appeals to me, princesspeach now where is my crown.. | |||
" And I'd not piss all over someone else's beliefs, I do respect what people believe in their hearts. just think we all need to believe in ourselves a bit more as a whole.
I understood maybe it's a good mantra to say it staring in the mirror rather than calling heavens help ?
Also.. concept of being a godess in my own right appeals to me, princesspeach now where is my crown.."Absolutely
Mine is made out of an old coat hanger and paper machè.
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" And I'd not piss all over someone else's beliefs, I do respect what people believe in their hearts. just think we all need to believe in ourselves a bit more as a whole.
I understood maybe it's a good mantra to say it staring in the mirror rather than calling heavens help ?
Also.. concept of being a godess in my own right appeals to me, princesspeach now where is my crown..
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Mine is made out of an old coat hanger and paper machè.
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"For me life’s about People and having an adventure. If I’m focused and spending my time on those I’m satisfied. It’s a bit morbid, but meditating on your own funeral, who will speak, what will they say about your life and you as a person, can help you align. One of my coaches used to insist I write a personal mission statements! I just wrote “Have an adventure” and give away more than I get." I wonder if we knew how much time we had left.. how different we might chose to live. | |||
"Being out in my hills , just that feeling of freedom and pleasure . Very much the feeling I get out cycling . Some hills here are just hellish at times, but the feeling of satisfaction a chap gets when you make it to the top , with out stopping . A perfect sence of elation "I havent read that word in a while.. elation. Thanks Taff
Maybe by getting to top of that hill, you get to overcome more than that hellish journey upwards. | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it? "Why the assumption that sex brings someone satisfaction? | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it?
Why the assumption that sex brings someone satisfaction?"I winked. Means: dont take it seriously. | |||
"What brings you satisfaction in life? Apart from sex
Would you rather always feel there is more to seek and enjoy that hunger to push you for more.. or be fulfilled and settled with it?
Why the assumption that sex brings someone satisfaction?
I winked. Means: dont take it seriously. "I'm a serious person. | |||
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" Doesn't that rather suggest that much of our lives is being dictated to us by peer pressure, social conformity, even advertising, ie the sales message you should want all this, because it will make your world better shinier more satisfied. In effect is our sense of satisfaction, of our own worth, being distorted by the emotional manipulation of others in their own search for their satisfaction? If the main reasons for wanting anything are because others have it, then do we really want it, or are we being sold a mirage. When we can look at "sucess" and "failure" as merely steps on our journey, rather than follow crowd psychology of wanting what others tell us we should want, then maybe we find that peace. Maybe the greatest measure of success, isn't money, fame, things, even other people, or all the trappings of life we are supposed to find satisfaction in..... Never really been a fan of crowds.... No I know.. the cave seems safer. " The cave,it isn't real. Although its possibly no different to the walls others build around themselves to insulate them from their emotions, to protect themselves from what they fear, or do not dare to want in case it doesn't work out, or even to hide their humanity for fear of being vulnerable. Safer is knowing who to trust with all that is precious to us. We dont always get it right, and if we don't then satisfaction will elude us until we find our own peace. Contentment leads to finding our own peace in ourselves, irrespective of what others may think of us. Satisfaction, its often fleeting, here then lost in the search for the next experience that makes us feel good in that moment, until the moment is passed, and then..... We are all perfectly enough just as we are. | |||
"That’s a question stuck with me for a very long time OP. I think people are different. Some are settled with what they have and they may feel fulfilled. Some are a mix between fulfilment and wanting more. Others (myself included) are in constant search. It’s like when you get somewhere or achieve something, it no longer means or drives the same value or fulfilment you thought it would and you’re on to the next in hope you would feel fulfilled. Sex, work or whatever in life. At least that’s how I feel, satisfaction/fulfilment is a constant chase "Some of us cannot escape feeling of restlessness. Is it longing for that blissful tiredness of completing something? | |||
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" The cave,it isn't real. Although its possibly no different to the walls others build around themselves to insulate them from their emotions, to protect themselves from what they fear, or do not dare to want in case it doesn't work out, or even to hide their humanity for fear of being vulnerable. Safer is knowing who to trust with all that is precious to us. We dont always get it right, and if we don't then satisfaction will elude us until we find our own peace. Contentment leads to finding our own peace in ourselves, irrespective of what others may think of us. Satisfaction, its often fleeting, here then lost in the search for the next experience that makes us feel good in that moment, until the moment is passed, and then..... We are all perfectly enough just as we are." I know it was a metaphor. Sometimes I am not sure about the last sentence. If we settled at who we were, how would we ever improve? But that is another topic . Thanks for sharing your thoughts. | |||
"There comes a time in life when . Although you know the race isn't over but it's good to sit back and watch the younger generations make the same fuck ups you did and be be big enough not to say I told you so Contented I think " The most memorable lessons are from your own mistakes not others..
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" The cave,it isn't real. Although its possibly no different to the walls others build around themselves to insulate them from their emotions, to protect themselves from what they fear, or do not dare to want in case it doesn't work out, or even to hide their humanity for fear of being vulnerable. Safer is knowing who to trust with all that is precious to us. We dont always get it right, and if we don't then satisfaction will elude us until we find our own peace. Contentment leads to finding our own peace in ourselves, irrespective of what others may think of us. Satisfaction, its often fleeting, here then lost in the search for the next experience that makes us feel good in that moment, until the moment is passed, and then..... We are all perfectly enough just as we are. I know it was a metaphor. Sometimes I am not sure about the last sentence. If we settled at who we were, how would we ever improve? But that is another topic . Thanks for sharing your thoughts. " Our true Self cannot be improved, it is just our relative self that we feel the need to improve. | |||
" The cave,it isn't real. Although its possibly no different to the walls others build around themselves to insulate them from their emotions, to protect themselves from what they fear, or do not dare to want in case it doesn't work out, or even to hide their humanity for fear of being vulnerable. Safer is knowing who to trust with all that is precious to us. We dont always get it right, and if we don't then satisfaction will elude us until we find our own peace. Contentment leads to finding our own peace in ourselves, irrespective of what others may think of us. Satisfaction, its often fleeting, here then lost in the search for the next experience that makes us feel good in that moment, until the moment is passed, and then..... We are all perfectly enough just as we are. I know it was a metaphor. Sometimes I am not sure about the last sentence. If we settled at who we were, how would we ever improve? But that is another topic . Thanks for sharing your thoughts. " It’s a tough balance sometimes. I taught my daughters to be the best versions of themselves they can be. Don't change who they are, focus on their strengths and gifts, find the right role models. | |||
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"I am content with the life I am leading, but that is due to always pushing myself, I like to keep motivated and challenged. I am lucky in that my work is constantly presenting various challenges. I have a thirst for knowledge that I am unsure will ever be quenched love learning about ancient history all the way up to cutting edge science and engineering. My partner and I always push each other to do better, not in the sense that nothing is ever good enough, but to always try and improve. This is also what we try to instill in my partners daughter, in spite of her condition. For me, I think life would become very dull if I became complacent, but I think I can be content as well as striving to better myself, if that answers the question. "That's so fortunate you share your life with someone so encouraging and with similar values.. And yes it does answer the question. | |||
