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06-01-2005, 11:57 PM #11Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Originally Posted by 9ski9
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06-02-2005, 12:12 AM #12Senior Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
I'm also at that point where I'm looking at a choice of work vs. my family. I'm looking at it from the other perspective though. I have a job that allows me to spend time with my family, get home in time to have dinner with my wife and 2 y/o little girl, and have all my weekends free. It would sound great but my job is quite boring, has little to challenge me, and offers little,if any, chance for advancement. So do I risk my family time which I value incredibly and find a new job or just tough it out where I am? That's my big "what now?" question.
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06-02-2005, 12:42 AM #13Senior Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Originally Posted by Fengzi
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06-02-2005, 12:51 AM #14Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Originally Posted by Fengzi
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06-02-2005, 12:52 AM #15Senior Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
I think it helps to realize that the values of many (most) other people are so badly out of whack. When I get to know someone and learn about where they come from, the same old thing usually comes across; money, security, comfort, etc. Oh, and fear.
It seems to come from lifetimes of preoccupation with meaningless things blown up out of proportion. How often it is that "small talk" is the only chatter you get from those all around you. Not many people I meet are self realized, and most couldn't care less. Whether their lawn will impress the neighbors is life and death, though.
So, do you even know who and what you'd want to be, given the chance to use your potential? It's not the kind of thing you sit down and decide in a few minutes, it takes honest self evaluation, and time, which is too much trouble for a lot of people.
At least I can say this; the few who I've known who were at peace with themselves don't sit around worrying about it, they just get on with it and do the things that make them go. The limits to what we can do are mostly in our own minds.
By the way, I'm 53, maybe too old to be hanging out with you 40ish kids.
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06-02-2005, 01:29 AM #16Senior Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
In 1998 , at age 40 , i was the owner of a Plumbing and Heating company. I had life all set up, money, hobbies, grown kids everything I needed to have a enjoyable life. One monday morning, at work , i had a heart attack. The stress of everything reached its max and I spent the next few months in and out of hospitals , major surgeries, dieing, finally recovering [somewhat] .I lost my business, my wife and everything i owned because of what happened. I've spent the last 7 years trying to rebuild my life and my health, with not much sucess. I can no longer work and disability doesn't pay the bills.
So , my advice to you all is , enjoy your family, health, and life , to it's fullest, cause you never know when or how things can change. Life has given me lemons, so i made lemonade, then i got real lucky and found a wonderful woman who's life gave her Vodka, now we're both set , LOL.
peace
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06-02-2005, 01:58 AM #17Senior Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Lower 30's
I had a hard life IMO, I try to make things simple. I cut loose all the things that have been thorn in my side and try to make each day as easy as possible. I am who I am and I try to not worry about things as much. In the next few years I want to buy some land, 5 or 7 acres and put a house in the middle of it. No neighbors, no noise, NOTHING.
Just my family and I enjoying the time we have together in this life. Watch some football and smoke some weed, this makes me a criminal? How stupid can the American government be?
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the government can send me to prison and I can chill out there well I stop paying taxes and have everyone else pay taxes for me to live in prison.
Does this make me anti-social? No, I have friends and take my family out on trips and we have a great time, I just like my peace of mind.
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06-02-2005, 02:38 AM #18Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Damn nice to see some others who are 40+ on this board. No offense against you young ones, but I was beginning to feel like Lawrence Welk at an Eminem concert.
We're in this life together, Marko. Been where you are and know what you're feeling. Best advice I can give you is to remember that your life must be lived for others, not yourself. Work for the good of your family, your friends and your faith, and life will fall into place. Work for yourself and your own selfish desires and it will all fall apart. Work for the good of others and life will reward you and make you rich.
If I learned anything in my 41 years on this earth, that's it. For most of my life I lived for me and it brought me heartache and despair. Once I started thinking about the welfare of others--family and friends--everything started to dial in.
Keep the faith, buddy. Live for something bigger than yourself and life will blow your mind with goodness.
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06-02-2005, 02:59 AM #19Senior Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Originally Posted by Xerox Moon
As far as what to do now? Go with what you've always wanted to do. Never wait for the "right" moment because the "right" moment may never come. Spend time with family...enjoy life. Smile often and make sure you make someone laugh or at least smile everyday!!!
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06-02-2005, 03:22 AM #20Member
For those 35 to say 45 years old
Originally Posted by Cheery Cherry
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