Lately, I've been thinking about life in general. I've encountered lots of interesting stuff. I've moved further in this journey of self discovery and as to knowing the purpose of my life. Am I destined for great things, or am I forever doomed to being stuck in a dreary life. To be the PERSON or to be the doormat.
Am I happy?
Yes, but.
It's always a YES, BUT answer. I am happy, but not content.
Why am I not content?
I don't know. I'm still trying to figure it out.
Everyone wants a great career, earn major moolahs and have the jetset lifestyle most would envy. But what if, the small voice in me asks, what if when you're there, after all the things you do to get there, you realize that you don't really want this? That all you wanted is something simpler. Something that you actually enjoy doing.
But what? I don't know.
If you know, tell me.
9 comments:
Abraham Maslow can explain that :) Your self actualization level havs not been achieved :)
You're happy but not content...? Humans could never be content with what they have, always wanted more...right? Always remind yourself to be happy and satisfied with what u have. How? Here's tips for you. Free counsultation okie...? Maybe a mug of San Miguel for every tips? eheh!
Travelling helps, especially if u go to a poorer country, go on a vacation like Indonesia(Bali) or Thailand(Phuket), (the closest to Msia I can think of). The magic of, not travelling but going outside of Msia is that, you'll get to see other ppl's country and sorry to say this but their unfortunate fate, I promise you, when you come home to KCH, you will be happy with what you have now, where you stand, and be content with your life. Travelling is not just a leisure thingy that you get off from work and spend your money elsewhere but it is also a form of self therapy. No! Dont stay in 5 star hotels..get in between low and high budget hotels. Get to know the ppl and their food and culture.
I have to tell you babe, you work so hard for the money, you deserve a vacation time. Dont u think so my niece?
waaaa nice suggestion there indai yoyo, ought to try travelling yet ... anyway, be happy with what you have now ... enjoy!
I myself had that problem too. But a friend told me something which gives me a small ray of light. Life comes out with choice and consequences. We somehow know the consequences without dealing with the choice first. Try something new and make sure its a choice you don't regret. Deep in your heart you know what you actually want if you meditate and put yourself in silence. Give new unselfish things to try for others (perhaps charity) and it may give you some light on life's purpose.
Desmond,
trying to figure out where self-actualization lies.
Mag,
san miguel??? haha.let's have vodka instead.
travelling sounds nice, always something i wanted but with the current situation (study loans,etc), that will have to wait.. ni nemu engka ila ulih nemuai ngagai Texas neh? ;)
Dunstan,
I am happy. just that there must be more to life than what goes day in day out. it's almost SSDD.
Kim,
Am thinking of a personal retreat to Mt.Singai Pilgrimage Centre. Still in planning...
Vodka huh? Vodka Ribena babe! Lama enda ngirup jelu nya, kebuah ngasuh balat hangover. I normally go for Guiness Stout bcos if u drink the right amount u wake up in the morning feeling fresh. Men said it makes you horny too!! ;) What I think about it? I have to tell u in private ekeke..
I have travelled a lot and seen a lot. I guess it doesnt matter if you are going outside Msia or not. I have been to Danum Valley, Sg. Kinabatangan, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, KK-Sabah...been to Mulu National Park, Bario...etc. Travelling has its own magic, that does something to you. Its hard for me to explain you have to experience it dear.
Retreat to Mt. Singai, I always wanted to do that, my kids have done it. I hope we can make arrangements and go together year end?? What do u think niece?
You are most welcome to Texas, grab your boots and hats and come over!!
Guiness stout?? I don't like that stuff. hehe. never could stomach it.
Travelling dreams summed up: so much to go to, so little time (and $$$). hehehe
Wanna go to Mt.Singai together? sure :) I love going there. So peaceful there.
only urself will have the answer.. = )
Everyone goes thru this stage of pondering and then you start to think what is life all about and why are we here....
I have some Bintagor posting at my Sarikei blog
http://sarikei-time-capsule.blogspot.com/
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