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WillowTree

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20. I had an old boyfriend who liked to say that in the end, everyone wants the same thing. More.

Fri Jun 20, 2014, 11:57 PM

Jun 2014

And I can't say that I think he was wrong about that. (It was, I assure you, one of his few moments of clarity. LOL!!)

Remember John Gray, the "Mars/Venus" guy? He also wrote a book titled "How to Get What You Want and Want What You Have". It talks about how we tend to get so wrapped up in the pursuit of "more" that we forget to appreciate the "more" that we strove for and acquired yesterday, and how we're depriving ourselves of the enjoyment of what we've already achieved. Interesting concept, I think, and something that we need to give some consideration to sometimes.

Bottom line.......yes. I agree that a big part of being happy is being thankful for what we do have, and I try to remember how much I really do have.

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Every time I open my refrigerator, *every time*....... [View all] WillowTree Jun 2014 OP

the light goes on?? boston bean Jun 2014 #1

How do you know it wasn't already on???? Sissyk Jun 2014 #2

My light's always been on. WillowTree Jun 2014 #5

i'm sorry willow. your post was really nice, boston bean Jun 2014 #6

No prob at all. WillowTree Jun 2014 #11

I thought the same thing and added the Mickey Rooney touch. Jim Lane Jun 2014 #15

My refrigerator is old betsuni Jun 2014 #7

. randome Jun 2014 #26

That was our favorite telephone joke as five year olds. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #33

Thanks for all you do, WillowTree, for the less fortunate. Sissyk Jun 2014 #3

Thanks for volunteering Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2014 #4

If you want to keep feeling that way, don't get any Basset Hounds. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #8

I also feel fortunate on a daily basis. Aldo Leopold Jun 2014 #9

I know what you mean bhikkhu Jun 2014 #10

Meanwhile, I just got the ingredients for a weekend party.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #12

This reminds me of an old joke youngsters asjr Jun 2014 #13

Another joke about fridges packman Jun 2014 #24

Yes, that is another oldie. When I hear those asjr Jun 2014 #40

Namaste DeSwiss Jun 2014 #14

I had an old boyfriend who liked to say that in the end, everyone wants the same thing. More. WillowTree Jun 2014 #20

I am reminded of it every time I turn on the tap and get fresh water. kairos12 Jun 2014 #16

This is a lovely post. hamsterjill Jun 2014 #17

ze kick, und ze wreck! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #18

gratitude is a wonderful thing to keep in mind- and practice cali Jun 2014 #19

Just imagine fire raining on your head from above... Life in Iraq. grahamhgreen Jun 2014 #21

America's obesity epidemic is fueled by increasing poverty. Laelth Jun 2014 #22

Wait, nuns can't have ice cream bars? panader0 Jun 2014 #23

my fridge beeps at me.. HipChick Jun 2014 #25

Thanks for the reminder Generic Other Jun 2014 #27

well, I'd go along with you on that but for one NJCher Jun 2014 #28

I was at every march too Generic Other Jun 2014 #30

yes, I remember that Sunday morning NJCher Jun 2014 #44

So sorry that you're apparently a very unhappy person....... WillowTree Jun 2014 #32

So many have nothing and I feel partially responsible Generic Other Jun 2014 #35

I understand. WillowTree Jun 2014 #37

Plant a vegetable in a pot to help support the bees!! WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #39

Understand your logic, but some of us labor each day in our gardens and WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #36

I applaud you for trying to effect change Generic Other Jun 2014 #43

I often think how blessed I am. Heat in the winter, all the food we want, great water. Shrike47 Jun 2014 #29

Not only do I have plenty of food in the refrigerator, I'm appalled at how much of it goes to waste. Rozlee Jun 2014 #31

Proud to rec this thread....makes me think about volunteering too..thank you Stuart G Jun 2014 #34

I feel rich when I open a fabulous jar of food that I preserved from organic sources. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #38

Sounds like life is good for you. Sounds like you're good people. Think I'll have some chocolate.... marble falls Jun 2014 #41

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Jun 2014 #42