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Title: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 03:50:51 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 03:50:51 PM
Kia Ora,
Something unpleasant happened to you yesterday, the day before, or last week, you carry this unpleasantness with you into the new day, by going over and over it again and again...Is doing this really helping the situation? Aren't you just contaminating a fresh day with stale thoughts-past their used by date ?
Now what happened happened and there's no going back to fix it,[no time machine] but there is a way forward, and that is to appreciate the new day... You have a fresh canvas to create something more positive...Don't waste the opportunity of a life time...and a fresh new day 'is' an opportunity of a life time...
If you take life too seriously -then life will be just that... too serious ...
So, do you tend to take life too seriously ? Or do you take each 'new' day as they come ?
Metta Zenda :)
Something unpleasant happened to you yesterday, the day before, or last week, you carry this unpleasantness with you into the new day, by going over and over it again and again...Is doing this really helping the situation? Aren't you just contaminating a fresh day with stale thoughts-past their used by date ?
Now what happened happened and there's no going back to fix it,[no time machine] but there is a way forward, and that is to appreciate the new day... You have a fresh canvas to create something more positive...Don't waste the opportunity of a life time...and a fresh new day 'is' an opportunity of a life time...
If you take life too seriously -then life will be just that... too serious ...
So, do you tend to take life too seriously ? Or do you take each 'new' day as they come ?
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Johe on January 28, 2013, 03:59:59 PM
Post by: Johe on January 28, 2013, 03:59:59 PM
I can say that I have taken life too seriously. I had let it poisoned my attitude, possible opportunities, and relationships. I've grown since then. I've gotten better, but not perfect. I'm no saint nor would I claim such, but I'm trying to live and let live.
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: peky on January 28, 2013, 04:07:25 PM
Post by: peky on January 28, 2013, 04:07:25 PM
acuna mattata
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Brooke777 on January 28, 2013, 04:12:33 PM
Post by: Brooke777 on January 28, 2013, 04:12:33 PM
In the past, I would let past events consume me. Now, once I wake up it is a new day and I don't concern myself much with what happened the day before. I'm much happier now. ;D
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 04:35:14 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 04:35:14 PM
Kia Ora,
Don't worry be happy :) :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=9AQ3Fcb3sjk&NR=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=9AQ3Fcb3sjk&NR=1)
Metta Zenda :)
Don't worry be happy :) :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=9AQ3Fcb3sjk&NR=1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=9AQ3Fcb3sjk&NR=1)
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Tossu-sama on January 28, 2013, 04:39:57 PM
Post by: Tossu-sama on January 28, 2013, 04:39:57 PM
Only those things that require being serious about. Otherwise, nope. :D Sometimes it's necessary to find something funny even in the most un-funniest things.
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Adam (birkin) on January 28, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
Post by: Adam (birkin) on January 28, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
It really depends. I like to think that all in all, I am pretty easy going. But sometimes I do dwell on things, which drives certain people insane, lol.
I think what it is is that, when I am feeling not very confident in my own abilities to handle life, I get down and dwell. When I feel capable of handling life, I stay up.
I think what it is is that, when I am feeling not very confident in my own abilities to handle life, I get down and dwell. When I feel capable of handling life, I stay up.
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:05:17 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:05:17 PM
Quote from: Caleb. on January 28, 2013, 04:44:53 PM
It really depends. I like to think that all in all, I am pretty easy going. But sometimes I do dwell on things, which drives certain people insane, lol.
I think what it is is that, when I am feeling not very confident in my own abilities to handle life, I get down and dwell. When I feel capable of handling life, I stay up.
Kia Ora Caleb,
You are what you think...So keep thinking this...
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:09:24 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:09:24 PM
Quote from: Tossu-sama on January 28, 2013, 04:39:57 PM
Only those things that require being serious about. Otherwise, nope. :D Sometimes it's necessary to find something funny even in the most un-funniest things.
Kia Ora Tossu,
Way to go...keep looking for the bright side of the situation :) ;D
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Adam (birkin) on January 28, 2013, 05:09:42 PM
Post by: Adam (birkin) on January 28, 2013, 05:09:42 PM
Quote from: Zenda on January 28, 2013, 05:05:17 PM
Kia Ora Caleb,
You are what you think...So keep thinking this...
Metta Zenda :)
That's actually a really good point!
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:11:53 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:11:53 PM
Quote from: peky on January 28, 2013, 04:07:25 PM
acuna mattata
Kia Ora Peky,
It's also my motto :) ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEVczA8PLU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEVczA8PLU)
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:18:40 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 05:18:40 PM
Quote from: Brooke777 on January 28, 2013, 04:12:33 PM
In the past, I would let past events consume me. Now, once I wake up it is a new day and I don't concern myself much with what happened the day before. I'm much happier now. ;D
Kia Ora Brooke,
The more you live in the positive ie, have developed the ability to just let things go, the more it becomes the norm..
A Teflon mind where things flow through and nothing sticks... ;) ;D
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Emily Aster on January 28, 2013, 05:49:36 PM
Post by: Emily Aster on January 28, 2013, 05:49:36 PM
People that "know" me consider me very easy going. I don't bring my life's struggles out into the open so as far as they see, I have a perfect life. That obviously doesn't include these forums where I like to vent... a lot. Behind the scenes, I take things entirely too seriously, but I'm working on correcting that.
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 06:22:36 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 06:22:36 PM
Quote from: Emily52736 on January 28, 2013, 05:49:36 PM
People that "know" me consider me very easy going. I don't bring my life's struggles out into the open so as far as they see, I have a perfect life. That obviously doesn't include these forums where I like to vent... a lot. Behind the scenes, I take things entirely too seriously, but I'm working on correcting that.
Kia Ora Emily,
Acknowledgement starts the engine that moves you forward...Denial floods it...
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: peky on January 28, 2013, 08:03:30 PM
Post by: peky on January 28, 2013, 08:03:30 PM
If something you do results in wonderful results....take all the credit but....
if something you do goes totally caca...then blame it on somebody else... >:-) >:-) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :angel:
This^^^my dear lady is the ultimate secret to longevity...it beats up meditation hands down :police:
if something you do goes totally caca...then blame it on somebody else... >:-) >:-) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :angel:
This^^^my dear lady is the ultimate secret to longevity...it beats up meditation hands down :police:
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 10:36:32 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 10:36:32 PM
Quote from: peky on January 28, 2013, 08:03:30 PM
If something you do results in wonderful results....take all the credit but....
if something you do goes totally caca...then blame it on somebody else... >:-) >:-) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :angel:
This^^^my dear lady is the ultimate secret to longevity...it beats up meditation hands down :police:
Kia Ora Peky,
::) Do you teach this art on a professional level ? I can see its potential, there's money to be made ;D ;)
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 11:11:07 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 28, 2013, 11:11:07 PM
Kia Ora,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VCwBzGdPM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VCwBzGdPM)
It truly is full of wonder...
Metta Zenda :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VCwBzGdPM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VCwBzGdPM)
It truly is full of wonder...
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: kelly_aus on January 29, 2013, 02:43:36 AM
Post by: kelly_aus on January 29, 2013, 02:43:36 AM
I try not to take life seriously at all. My life is about enjoying it.
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: peky on January 29, 2013, 10:43:02 AM
Post by: peky on January 29, 2013, 10:43:02 AM
Quote from: Kelly the Trans-Rebel on January 29, 2013, 02:43:36 AM
I try not to take life seriously at all. My life is about enjoying it.
me too...but there is also the pleasure of doing my master's commands...and my mission which is fueled by the "fire on my belly" is a very serious matter indeed..
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Anatta on January 29, 2013, 11:13:22 PM
Post by: Anatta on January 29, 2013, 11:13:22 PM
Quote from: Kelly the Trans-Rebel on January 29, 2013, 02:43:36 AM
I try not to take life seriously at all. My life is about enjoying it.
Kia Ora Kelly,
And so it should be...
Metta Zenda :)
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: Misato on January 30, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Post by: Misato on January 30, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Some of the replies seem to revolve more around regret. I used to regret a lot but I ended up in a happy place so I regret less these days.
I do try to learn from my mistakes as:
"The unexamined life is not worth living"
--Socrates
So I do reflect a lot.
As for seriousness before transition started, yes, I was way too serious and it was stressing me out. I did have a try at being more light hearted but ran into a problem of not being taken seriously (is that ironic, ironic or Alanis Morissette, ironic?) or being accused of not being devoted to the task at hand.
Now, I go with the flow a lot more. I still care and can still be serious, but I don't treat everything like everything has dire consequences if things go awry. So I think I'm finding a balance. Call it Informed Optimism?
I do try to learn from my mistakes as:
"The unexamined life is not worth living"
--Socrates
So I do reflect a lot.
As for seriousness before transition started, yes, I was way too serious and it was stressing me out. I did have a try at being more light hearted but ran into a problem of not being taken seriously (is that ironic, ironic or Alanis Morissette, ironic?) or being accused of not being devoted to the task at hand.
Now, I go with the flow a lot more. I still care and can still be serious, but I don't treat everything like everything has dire consequences if things go awry. So I think I'm finding a balance. Call it Informed Optimism?
Title: Re: Do You Take Life "Too" Seriously ?
Post by: peky on January 30, 2013, 11:16:25 AM
Post by: peky on January 30, 2013, 11:16:25 AM
Quote from: Misato33 on January 30, 2013, 12:04:19 AM
Some of the replies seem to revolve more around regret. I used to regret a lot but I ended up in a happy place so I regret less these days.
I do try to learn from my mistakes as:
"The unexamined life is not worth living"
--Socrates
So I do reflect a lot.
As for seriousness before transition started, yes, I was way too serious and it was stressing me out. I did have a try at being more light hearted but ran into a problem of not being taken seriously (is that ironic, ironic or Alanis Morissette, ironic?) or being accused of not being devoted to the task at hand.
Now, I go with the flow a lot more. I still care and can still be serious, but I don't treat everything like everything has dire consequences if things go awry. So I think I'm finding a balance. Call it Informed Optimism?
Love "informed optimists"...and regret I have a few..but then again too few to mention...Got to love Sinatra