Crazy !

HoosierDaddy said:

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So for me there are different ways of looking at things. How does one find, obtain or capture happiness..?? Perhaps it is not so difficult and actually simple to wrap your arms around if you stop and take time to focus. Don't rule anything out as a combination of things can lead us in that direction IMO.

HD

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ProteinNerd said:

@Hosserdaddy I‘m so sorry to hear this. I had garnered bits and pieces but didn’t know the whole story........

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HoosierDaddy said:

Well...I lost my Wife of 38 years to colon and liver cancer in November of 2016. That changed everything in my life. Then in February of 2017 I was diagnosed with the same thing ( only not as advanced ). After months of chemo and specialized treatment I have come to appreciate the little things, perhaps much more important things in life. Plus now recognizing better the blessings I do receive daily when often I was once too busy to stop and realize those important events.

However, I must admit that sometimes I must make my own joy as many days can seem dreary fighting this stuff ( mainly the chemo which can seem much more debilitating than the cancer ) and also the passing of my Wife. So a new Thedi jacket can brighten my day too, you see, and I am fortunate to financially be able to make it happen. Many friends comment that I look good and not so sickly ( as maybe I should ) so a well fitting leather jacket can add to those compliments and make my day. In fact grabbing it going out the door often brings a smile to my face.

I too don't believe that money can buy happiness...or complete happiness. Many ingredients go into that mixture. Yet there can be many joys in life to be appreciated. That may be one of the keys...appreciation.

Tomorrow I'm going in the hospital for surgery to remove the mass on my colon as they were able to kill the cancer on my liver last fall, then there is a chance that I will be cancer free. After a few days of recovery I can get back home and the blessings I have waiting on me there. No partner now...but still the comfort, security, and yes some material possessions that I was fortunate to acquired by years of work and making that money.

So for me there are different ways of looking at things. How does one find, obtain or capture happiness..?? Perhaps it is not so difficult and actually simple to wrap your arms around if you stop and take time to focus. Don't rule anything out as a combination of things can lead us in that direction IMO.

HD

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