Living my Dream Life but still Unhappy
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2022
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I believed that moving to a different state, getting the house of my dreams near nature, working part time, and getting healthier would all make me happy, and I literally surrounded my ideas, thoughts, my emotions and my entire being into getting this dream, and I refused to live in the now. I become depressed for not getting what I wanted and it actually almost ruined my relationship with my partner. I had an epiphany a few months ago, that no matter what I obtain, no matter where I go, I will always be unhappy unless I'm happy where I am now. There is nothing that I can obtain that would make me happy. If you're not happy where you are, you will not be happy where you go. So, I started to be grateful for EVERYTHING in my life, literally everything. A fresh shower after a long day, the cool breeze coming thorough my window on a crisp fall morning, having electricity, a loving partner, 3 adorable cats. I deal with chronic pain every single day along with a ton of mental health problems and I can honestly say that I LOVE MY LIFE! This is coming from someone who used to be suicidal and depressed as well. Life is not about the grandiose things, its not about vacations, fancy restaurants, huge outings. It's truly, all about the small things in your daily life
Been married 57 years to my High School sweetheart- live on a beautiful clear river in Florida- have two healthy children and five wonderful grandchildren- have 4 siblings who live out here by me and we are extremely close and get our extended families together(about 60) several times a year. Sounds perfect doesn’t it? There was still unrest in my spirit and I realized I needed God in my daily life and also I needed to serve others and lift others spirits who were lonesome or just needed company on their down days. Our purpose is not just our dreams but helping others on their journey.
My husband and I moved 13 years ago and simplified our life. I am so grateful we did that! I am grateful for the simple rhythms that life has created. I am also grateful that my husband and I still enjoy being together and living life together after 33 years.
The only true happiness is knowing Jesus - for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that we (the human race) may not perish but have eternal life - John 3 verse 16 😁. Jesus loves you
At 70, I'm trenendously grateful to be maintaining good health and mobility. I'm grateful to have a functioning car and bicycle. And I'm grateful for an uncomplicated and supportive homelife. Also, grateful to have found you, Kalle. You are such a warm and guileless young man. I wish you increasing self-awareness of how you have built a wonderful life for yourself and enjoyment of every moment.
I have for the last say 8 years been looking for happiness/ peace of mind. Everyone has failures and mine kept on coming to mind. This week the Lord Jesus showed me what was wrong; namely I pursued happiness in my circumstances instead of in what He has already accomplished for all who trust in Him. Life isn’t fair . People don’t treat each other as we should that includes employers. My Lord showed me nothing matters ultimately except what He has accomplished! This is the good news! I hope you all will seek Him as well!
In 2017 at the age of 56 I moved from Leeds UK to Budd Lake New Jersey USA. My wife and I bought a small cottage that is our dream home and now after 5 years in this beautiful place we have to once in a while say to each other " Stop and smell the roses" Life can sometimes race away with the little time we have on this earth. Everyday Kalle just give yourself and each other that time to smell the roses 😉
I am so blessed. I'm in my 40's and I recently lost the ability to walk, so this video was perfect for me at this time in my life. I'm so grateful for my five kids, my loving and incredibly supportive husband, I'm grateful for my imagination and creativity and my true friends. I feel like these are the things that make life full.
I moved to a rural area five years ago, and I also tend to fall into this cycle of goal setting, completing the goal and moving on to the next one without appreciating everything that I’ve accomplished. Unfortunately in that process I also tend to forget that the main goal for which I changed my lifestyle was to give myself time to be creative. It wasn’t until last spring that I started taking my projects out with me in my car for about 1-2 hrs per day, 3 times per week, and find a quiet place overlooking the ocean, or in the forest, and spend that time on anything that brings me complete peace; it might be artwork, or writing, reading or meditating depending on the day. Somewhere along my journey I realized that I had to physically remove myself from the labour of that never ending cycle of work at home, in order to appreciate what I’ve accomplished, and to spend time on activities that bring me peace. If it’s a nice day, I bring a folding table and chair and sit outside, and if the weather is bad, I just get comfortable in my car. I find that if I skip this part of my day for more than about four weeks, I get back into that cycle of stress again. I hope others can learn from my experiences.
A similar thing happened to me. I've been depressed for years. The other day it randomly hit me "What would 17 year old me think of where I am now?" and I realized that he would be so amazed at the freedom and the accomplishments. It really helped me turn things around rather quickly.
Great reminder!
3 things i'm grateful for:
1) My wife's healthy pregnancy. Our 5th attempt! We're due in March/April!
- I am grateful for being able to go for walks in the forests whenever I feel like it🌲
I am Canadian and I’m just coming from a month of volunteering with an animal shelter in Ukraine. I came to Romania to adopt a dog to bring to my friend in Canada. Because of Lufthansa and their incredibly inept customer service, I now have a flight which he can not come on. The last 24 hours have been soul crushing. I found your video and I’m crying. I’m grateful for so much in my life after this experience. I feel like I’ve failed miserably with my mission to make a difference for this one dog. I don’t have the money to buy another flight to Canada, but I’m not giving up. I needed this video to help me take a deep breath and accept what is happening and not keep breathing myself up. Thank you for this.
I live in a small farmhouse in the middle of a large ancient woodland, miles from neighbours in the Highlands of Scotland. To many people it seems the Dream Life, but very few people realise how much hard work this is. People are always searching for Happiness. Kalle, forget the pursuit of happiness, for it is not a constant state. Seeking happiness and believing it will be found in the state of gratitude is often a folly.... Instead, seek Purpose. Gratitude is a very positive emotion, but it is Purpose that makes a life worthwhile. Find Purpose and your whole life will change .
1. My family - children and partner.
That's what I really needed right now, thank you! I've been so unhappy with my current situation, seeing people like you who live a life I want to live and myself being stuck in my current job... So what am I grateful for: 1. Not having to worry about money and having a secure job in the hard times right now. 2. Being relatively healthy and being able to do a lot of physical activities/sports. 3. I'm grateful that I already live quiet remotely (at least for German standards) at the end of a small road in a scenic village.... So I guess I should be happy. Thanks again, Kalle! And now Imma head outside and enjoy the cold and sunny weather.
1. Cancer free for 6 years