Are you happy with your life? If not, Why?

[T-Bagger]

Looks like it everyone I know that did college except for a select few owes 100k and has some 50 60k a year job and all the misfits who didn’t go owe no money working trades or blue collar jobs making 100-150k sittin pretty comfy

Yup, they fooled so many people with the whole degree thing and enslaved hundreds of thousands of people. Bastards.

 

[TideGear]

Here's a better question, what do you think you would need to feel better about your life? To feel satisfied?

Personally I don't feel like I've lived up to my potential. This job is going nowhere and I've applied for thousands, interviewed for less than 10 and only wanted 2 of those I interviewed for. So to answer my own question, in the short term I think finding a house to flip and securing financing for it would give me hope and I could kinda give myself a mental break from feeling like a failure. Long term I'd like to turn that into a profitable business. What about you guys?

 

[hurricane]

Here's a better question, what do you think you would need to feel better about your life? To feel satisfied?

Personally I don't feel like I've lived up to my potential. This job is going nowhere and I've applied for thousands, interviewed for less than 10 and only wanted 2 of those I interviewed for. So to answer my own question, in the short term I think finding a house to flip and securing financing for it would give me hope and I could kinda give myself a mental break from feeling like a failure. Long term I'd like to turn that into a profitable business. What about you guys?

I'd want a normal heart back. That's it.

 

[little]

What a great thread! Here’s mine

I am happy at times, but more importantly I feel like I’m at peace! Which in my opinion trumps happiness

Happiness - Something HAPPENED now I’m feeling happy for the amount of time it’s on my mind (periodical)

Peace - Nothing can disturb me enough to cause havoc in my life. (Consistent!)

I have been taking more mature steps financially to set me and my fiancée up for a good future. Which feels great! I have a horrid boss BUT this is where the peace comes in. I’m leaving soon so I’m sticking it out.

For once bodybuilding is not my 100% focus. And for now that’s absolutely fine

 

[LeoTC]

I see friends and still have that empty feeling. Nothing seems gratifying sometimes. I think I feel that way because I do an unsatisfying job and it's mind numbing. I'm trying to save for an investment opportunity and it's slow rolling. Have a hot girlfriend but nothing excites me about her. Have a 13 yo son with tourette's who I see about one a week. Mostly my mind focuses in on the professional stuff, that's what eats at me the most. Life really isn't that bad, it's just boring and doesn't satisfy me, I'm not sure anything would.

This 100%.

Not really happy or unhappy, just endlessly bored.

Gym used to be a way bigger part of my day. Programming is really tight though and I'm usually only 1-2Hrs now.

I also have people in my personal life demanding way more of my time. I love them, but definitely resent having to spend time with them every now and then. I miss the solitude I guess, the time with myself.

But I also find myself alone with my thoughts at times and craving distraction.

They tore the fuck out of the trails here and they don't offer at all the same retreat that they did. So...I dunno. I used to have an escape from 360 concrete and I miss the hell out of it.

Professionally I work little and I'm paid well. I shouldn't complain, really. But the complete and utter lack of stimulus at work is unbearable at times.

Am looking at launching an activewear line. Feels really fucking daunting as its completely out of my wheelhouse, but exciting too. Couple other things on the burner as well.

All in all?

Could be better, could be worse I suppose.

 

[Logan44551]

Today I am pretty happy. I was elected for a trustee position at my local union and voted voted in by a landslide last night. Work is good, family life has been a bit of a struggle the last month or two. I feel like me and my wife are growing apart. That is what it is, the kids are healthy and happy and that's all that really matters at this point.

 

[Demondosage]

This 100%.

Not really happy or unhappy, just endlessly bored.

Gym used to be a way bigger part of my day. Programming is really tight though and I'm usually only 1-2Hrs now.

I also have people in my personal life demanding way more of my time. I love them, but definitely resent having to spend time with them every now and then. I miss the solitude I guess, the time with myself.

But I also find myself alone with my thoughts at times and craving distraction.

They tore the fuck out of the trails here and they don't offer at all the same retreat that they did. So...I dunno. I used to have an escape from 360 concrete and I miss the hell out of it.

Professionally I work little and I'm paid well. I shouldn't complain, really. But the complete and utter lack of stimulus at work is unbearable at times.

Am looking at launching an activewear line. Feels really fucking daunting as its completely out of my wheelhouse, but exciting too. Couple other things on the burner as well.

All in all?

Could be better, could be worse I suppose.

This is the most common problem with most ppl and jobs, it's a lack of stimulation and not feeling challenged any longer. I completely understand it

 

[johntt44]

Today I am pretty happy. I was elected for a trustee position at my local union and voted voted in by a landslide last night. Work is good, family life has been a bit of a struggle the last month or two. I feel like me and my wife are growing apart. That is what it is, the kids are healthy and happy and that's all that really matters at this point.

Sorry to hear about you and your wife growing apart. I've been through it a couple of times, especially when kids were young and we both worked. You gotta make an effort to spend some time together, just you and her. My wife no longer works, my kids are grown, and I work 14 days a month(not counting ot). My wife clings to me when I'm home and it's kinda nice!

 

[88general88]

Sober, working, I went back to school, which today is my last day. Then break for a little and back at it. Gonna get my degree in AUTOCAD/AUTODESK for computer animated drafting. Last week I received a letter that I have been approved for Mavyret, the medication to cure my hepatitis C. Which I got fucking around in the gutter with drugs. Years ago. Next week I will be receiving the medication. 2months treatment as opposed to most that are 3months. Incredibly blessed. Best part is the treatment is roughly $35,000. I was approved from the manufacturer for free. Took a lot of work. Going on 9months from being release from prison for 6.5 years. Adapting very well. Everyone has been really supportive. Especially family. I am a broke bitch right now, who most of the time has random chicks from the gym taking me to dinner, or home and putting me to sleep. my 9yr old son just finished football last week and I was there to support him. They lost and he was bummed so I got the ass end of that visit. My soon to be ex wife is treating me better, still call’s me a playboy, but hey we can’t change everything. Nervous about my treatment, I will be stopping everything except trt test. As I don’t want the possibility for anything to ruin my chance at curing my liver. I don’t believe in God per se(the one in the Bible) but I believe in a power greater than me, and that power I talk to on a regular. Don’t have many friend. At least guys that I hang around with. I find it easier to have girlfriends than guys. Guys get jealous and stab each other in the back, fucking so many haters. Not all but some. All in all I believe I am where I am suppose to be at this very moment. Not super stoked but content. But have anxiety over every little thing I do, since I know parole is almost done and I will be free. So super careful about who I surround myself with and where I go. I am living proof that hard work, can change a life. I think about it some days and most of the time short change myself, we have all had trials and tribulations, that’s life. If you have had a perfect life then watch out cause something is coming. But I love meso. It gives me the ability and avenue to gain knowledge, share it, and laugh. And I get to talk to you guys on a daily. Thanks

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

Sober, working, I went back to school, which today is my last day. Then break for a little and back at it. Gonna get my degree in AUTOCAD/AUTODESK for computer animated drafting. Last week I received a letter that I have been approved for Mavyret, the medication to cure my hepatitis C. Which I got fucking around in the gutter with drugs. Years ago. Next week I will be receiving the medication. 2months treatment as opposed to most that are 3months. Incredibly blessed. Best part is the treatment is roughly $35,000. I was approved from the manufacturer for free. Took a lot of work. Going on 9months from being release from prison for 6.5 years. Adapting very well. Everyone has been really supportive. Especially family. I am a broke bitch right now, who most of the time has random chicks from the gym taking me to dinner, or home and putting me to sleep. my 9yr old son just finished football last week and I was there to support him. They lost and he was bummed so I got the ass end of that visit. My soon to be ex wife is treating me better, still call’s me a playboy, but hey we can’t change everything. Nervous about my treatment, I will be stopping everything except trt test. As I don’t want the possibility for anything to ruin my chance at curing my liver. I don’t believe in God per se(the one in the Bible) but I believe in a power greater than me, and that power I talk to on a regular. Don’t have many friend. At least guys that I hang around with. I find it easier to have girlfriends than guys. Guys get jealous and stab each other in the back, fucking so many haters. Not all but some. All in all I believe I am where I am suppose to be at this very moment. Not super stoked but content. But have anxiety over every little thing I do, since I know parole is almost done and I will be free. So super careful about who I surround myself with and where I go. I am living proof that hard work, can change a life. I think about it some days and most of the time short change myself, we have all had trials and tribulations, that’s life. If you have had a perfect life then watch out cause something is coming. But I love meso. It gives me the ability and avenue to gain knowledge, share it, and laugh. And I get to talk to you guys on a daily. Thanks

Thanks for sharing that! It was interesting. It’s good that you’re able to get moving forward. Proof that our fucked up choices in the past don’t have to define who we are in the future. Keep putting in the effort and work!

 

[88general88]

Thanks for sharing that! It was interesting. It’s good that you’re able to get moving forward. Proof that our fucked up choices in the past don’t have to define who we are in the future. Keep putting in the effort and work!

Trust n believe its incredibly easy to sit and have a pity party for ourselves. Before I got locked away I was a walking pity party who, could not stop raiding friends and families medicine cabinets. So I am not the exception, I shared my personal shit because hopefully maybe one person can read it, and either be inspired to make a change, if not they can at least smile and know there is hope. I am a dopeless, hope feind, rather be hooked on hope that fentanyl any day. With all joke aside I have been financially secure before. Incredibly financially secure. But took advantage of the money I had and didn't use it how I should have. Now that I don't have much I am learning the right way/ or the important things in my life that need the financially vested interest. It took me losing everything to see clearly. Which at the time was devastating. But through the process it has allowed me sit back and evaluate. See what the important things in my life are. Which sucks that it had to happen that way. But that's the way my matrix was designed I guess. Long hard road. Stay grateful for what everyone has. Any one ever needs someone to bitch about their day to. I am a pm away. Peace out.

 

[Glocker]

Life is a constant uphill battle with small commercial breaks of happiness.

Keep looking for the positives. Those uphill battles should be challenges for you to accomplish.

 

[k0rkscrew]

Great thread, wishing all the best.
Same ol recovery story here. OD'd dozens of times, fucked my nervous system up, developed Tics, was locked up, ect... I actually took a year off work to work on my relationship with my wife(with her since was 14, the only women for me) and just simplified everything. Got off all meds, sold my cars/bikes. Now years later it's me n the wife(and puppy haha), shelter, food n clothing. Now I am working 3-4days a week making more the I did working 5-6days. Life is great but always have to do a little "self examination" now n then. Still just excited for this day and the next, even if it is shit, we need trials to grow. Nice to be a part of this community. Keep hitting the weights n living healthy everyone!

 

[Btcowboy]

For me its hit and miss, some times very happy others what the fuck lol.

Laid off work 3 weeks ago and not much luck this far find work yet. Wife has MS and not doing well but she tries her best. Money going to be an issue soon with the mortgage, vehicle loan, credit cards. That's the shitty part.

The good part, my daughter moved to where we live and we get to see our grandsons every day. I am alive and healthy, and even my wife tries to make the most of it even being sick.

I think it is how you view your life, is the glass half empty or half full? Looking at my comments above I could look at it either way. I can say being on test I don't let the shit bother me so much. It would be a different story before I got on test.

 

[TideGear]

For me its hit and miss, some times very happy others what the fuck lol.

Laid off work 3 weeks ago and not much luck this far find work yet. Wife has MS and not doing well but she tries her best. Money going to be an issue soon with the mortgage, vehicle loan, credit cards. That's the shitty part.

The good part, my daughter moved to where we live and we get to see our grandsons every day. I am alive and healthy, and even my wife tries to make the most of it even being sick.

I think it is how you view your life, is the glass half empty or half full? Looking at my comments above I could look at it either way. I can say being on test I don't let the shit bother me so much. It would be a different story before I got on test.

Good luck. I hope you find work soon

 

[Btcowboy]

Good luck. I hope you find work soon

Thanks Brother, first time in like 25 years of building the career I have built that I have ever been out of work more than a few days. Not sure how to handle it sometimes. Keeping busy is the hard part. I know work will come and hopefully soon. Maybe start over on another career as I still got 21 years left in me lol

 

[pompeyo13]

Life is a constant uphill battle with small commercial breaks of happiness.

True!

 

[Dr JIM]

This question is extremely difficult for me to answer and I don’t know why. From the outside it looks great! Great job doing what I love to do. Wife who is not only beautiful, she devotes her life to satisfy me and the kids. My kids are everything I had hoped they would be, athletic, smart, and overall great most of the time. My problem is I am never going to be satisfied or content with life, or at least haven’t to this point. I get upset with my wife way too much over little things and usually to stubborn to admit when I’m wrong. She doesn’t deserve to be treated anything less than the Angel she is. I need to reflect on things and prioritize what’s important in life. Most of all I need to be a better husband and put my wife first rather than being the selfish, pessimistic, high maintenance, husband I’ve been of late.

You might wanna consider lowering the dose whatever it is.

Jim

 

[LeoTC]

This is the most common problem with most ppl and jobs, it's a lack of stimulation and not feeling challenged any longer. I completely understand it

That's the shitty thing, have the same issue with most people that I do with the job.

I get so bored and find myself wanting to just...leave. That point comes where I'm just like, "This is fucking stupid. This person is fucking stupid."

I wind up staying out of a sense of duty I suppose. Grinding day after day.

"This is fucking stupid."

All just feels like such a waste of time. I'm working to pay for the car, so I can go to work, to pay for the home, so I have someplace to be when I'm not at work. Maybe in fifty years I'll be able to retire and chill the fuck out before I die.

Modern life is so...I dunno. I've just never really understood why, as a society, we keep living this way.

So much more out there. About the only time I don't feel empty is when I'm in the gym or in nature. Feel grounded, like I can breathe.

Don't get me wrong, it's not really even that I just don't want to work. I bust ass when I'm doing something that I see real value in. But I'm not adding anything. Not creating or connecting with anything most of the time. Shit just feels empty.

I've spent a lot of time up at Standing Rock. Actually going back up in a couple weeks to reconnect.

Sure, you have a bunch of kids that don't do shit. They just want to feel like they're part of something and I get that. But I was everywhere. I spent days chopping wood, sorting donations, working in the kitchens (<3 Grandma), up on the lines, and a lot of nights sitting with elders lost in some of the most satisfying cconversation I've ever had.

It was rag-tag, but it was community like I've never experienced. That should be life. Ya'know?

That was fulfilling.

 

[k0rkscrew]

I suppose I'm lucky in that way. I work in construction and as soon as winter comes I'm gone(if I last that long), chill for the winter, find another job in spring. Stayed at one place for 2 years once but I get bored so quick I'm always quitting. Freaked out my wife at first til she realized how easy it was to find a job in trades if you have experience. Never handed out a resume in my life...

Looks like it everyone I know that did college except for a select few owes 100k and has some 50 60k a year job and all the misfits who didn’t go owe no money working trades or blue collar jobs making 100-150k sittin pretty comfy

Never thought about it much but I guess it's true. Especially since the new generation doesnt seem to be getting into trades, at least the field I'm In.