by An Educated Optimist on August 20th, 2007
I think it's a wonderful reminder of the fact that our outlook on life is our decision. Yes, sometimes it is necessary to grieve, but to let sadness consume our life is a mistake. Every blessing in life should be enjoyed, and should leave good memories as well. I think of when a child doesn't want to leave somewhere fun, like Chuck E Cheese. You've taken the child there, had a wonderful time, and then when it's time to go, the child throws a fit. What is your inclination? If you're like most people, you say something like, "If it's going to make you this sad to leave, we just won't come anymore." I think it's the same thing -- we should enjoy a good experience while we have it, and accept when it is gone. The absence of someone or something shouldn't take away the joy we had.
Gee, that was verbose.
by WHITE BEAR on August 17th, 2007
helpful.
remember happiness is a river that flows both ways.
by pericynthion on August 17th, 2007
I think it's just padding, real problems need to be worked through until closure is acheived, sitting trying to persuade yourself that you are happy reminiscing over something can only be unhealthy.
by HOUSTONLONELY on August 17th, 2007
i think it sucks at the time, but if you really think about it.. its true....
by Cowboy-Matter of Fact on August 20th, 2007
It's a great way to look at things. It's what this song is all about.
by lizardqueen on August 17th, 2008
I love this quote, heres another version "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happend"
by Mushen on August 20th, 2007
It may sound good but is hardly going to send your mood from really depressed to full of the joys of spring is it? All it will do is add a touch of guilt into the mix so that you do not mention it to anyone again. You will be glad it happened after a while, (in which case it becomes irrelevant) but not straight away. Totally unhelpful if you ask me - what you need is to have your mind distracted from whatever it was and your time occupied - you also need to talk about it (if you are a girl). What you don't need is somebody spouting from their morally superior position when, if they did not want to listen to your woes, they could have just said 'shut-up about it now'. It is the kind of thing the Miss World winner would say directly after announcing she wants to work with orphans and feed the worlds children.
by killdrphil on August 17th, 2007
Sometimes you just can't escape some sadness before you are glad it happened.
by Stillme FBB on August 17th, 2007
I think mine is better! I'm glad it's over and I'm sad it ever happened.
by Krys on August 20th, 2007
I agree. Learning from you experence and KNOWING you will learn from it can help put the experience into perspective.
by Icebox April on August 20th, 2007
I think it's something people ought to remember. it's hard to live by, but ultimately better if you can do it.
by Cynstriss on August 17th, 2007
I enjoy the anticipation of things, and sometimes do feel sad when it's over, however, most of the times the things I have anticipated are things that have made me a better person.
Do you like this quote?
"Most people can't bear to sit in church for an hour on Sundays. How are they supposed to live somewhere very similar to it for eternity?"
Mark Twain
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Who wrote:"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." ?
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Comments
Now that I am an old girl, I think it best to not give a young child 'power' of choice, they are too young to understand. My inclination would be to ask them a better question that gives them back their own responsibility of behavior?
• 'We can appreciate what a great time you have had here and don't want to leave. Would you like to stay another fifteen minutes or a half hour? We can agree, then, that you will leave without carrying on like you were because you have made your own choice.' [ When necessary you might add: 'If you act up again, then YOU can also decide what the consequences are (nee punishment: no treats like tv or something they 'like') for not keeping your word].
• What a wonderful time you have had! I really love how you enjoy yourself, it made all of us very happy for you, especially since you were so sharing of this wonderful event. How much longer would you prefer to stay?
• Or, that old reliable: 'We ARE leaving ...' AND DO IT!' HA! They will follow!
by M Moon on August 21st, 2007
This is incorrect on my part: it was an answer to a DIFFERENT question!!! Sorry, just skip it please!
by M Moon on August 21st, 2007