I thought about jotting something down now because I had a conversation with my boyfriend, which we haven't had any stimulating conversations in a very long time, until tonight. In a way he has inspired me to open this site and blog about some things that have been on my mind.
For starters, I have realized that I thought having a job would make me feel fulfilled, but really it leaves me wanting more material possessions. In reality working with children has really made me realize that giving quality time to an individual and in relationships matter most. I once believed that to really judge one's success should be a reflection of the individuals income, by the type of car he or she drove or by the size of their house. Having a job is a great feeling because then the individual feels a sense of purpose and self gratification to be doing something useful in their community. Then again, a lot of people see a job as a solution to their financial problems and a new door of buying things that would make them inevitably happy. However, the person goes through the same cycle and feels less satisfied because the "want" feeling gets bigger and stronger.
It just seems living a happy life is so difficult to attain because of all the advertisements and the politics. It really takes more effort to stripe away all the "wants" from the "needs" because of social expectations and because of culture.
I wonder if it was as difficult as it is today to live a happier life than it was 40 years ago. I understand pain, sadness, pressure, stress, tension, happiness and euphoria are the same words used in the past 40 years and probably have the same definitions found in the dictionary. I just wonder if those same emotions and experiences could be found 40 years ago could be compared to today's lifestyle conditions. Is it easier to live 40 years ago or is it more complicated now with the multitasking and newer technology.
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