Happy but not enjoying life ?

[Alechi]

happiness, contentment, joy ... all have subtle differences

[Nolicense]

happiness, contentment, joy ... all have subtle differences

 

go ask the poor man in the street what the subtle differences are. then give him a professorship if he gets it right.

[Karu]

In general, Singapore quality of life is sucky... Pressure cooker...

 

Earning 5K is neither here nor there... dun think can ever be happy...

[Comnao]

What the fuc* kind of theory is this? Happiness and Enjoying Life are mutually exclusive?

WTF

 

maybe people say things like that bcos you equate enjoying life = spending money = happiness

maybe bcos people feel that you are Money No Enuff so you are guessing that once have money = happiness = enjoy life

 

well, i am guessing it is bcos you all dont know Tambyah SK.

she is probably the most down to earth person who is most 知足长乐 person i ever known

 

she is one person who knows true happiness

if you have time, do attend her lectures.

you will learn something very useful about life.

 

personally i find most Fine Citizens very nervous and uptight about their personal well being and financial well being.

they are actually very rich (both materially and spritually) but they do not feel so themselves, allowing themselves to wallow in a pith of self-pity and always ready to transform into a green eye demon and start whipping when they see someone whom they perceive to be in a better position than they are, a la like those people who scratch other people's audi/bmw but cry for blood when their own toyota/honda kenna scratch

 

to quote another person from another forum, "Wish you good mental health"

[Angmokio]

There is this one saying or a list of sayings<

 

1. I am thankful I got a parking fine as I have a car for transport

2. I am thankful for walking so far to my carpark lot as I ahve legs

3. I am thankful that I get called by the bank, as I have a credit card to boot

4. I am thankful for hdb billing me conservancy charges as I have a roof over my head

5. Carry on....

 

5. He used to complain that he has no shoes until he met a man who has no legs.

 

6. We used to complain here & there until we stayed in North Korea for a year?

 

so pls stop complaining!!!!!!!!!

Edited January 12, 2010 by Angmokio

[1l0v3you]

i earn peanuts but i'm still happy

for now.

[RadX]

i earn peanuts but i'm still happy

for now.

 

 

eh silver spoon you disqualify

[Nolicense]

maybe people say things like that bcos you equate enjoying life = spending money = happiness

maybe bcos people feel that you are Money No Enuff so you are guessing that once have money = happiness = enjoy life

 

well, i am guessing it is bcos you all dont know Tambyah SK.

she is probably the most down to earth person who is most 知足长乐 person i ever known

 

she is one person who knows true happiness

if you have time, do attend her lectures.

you will learn something very useful about life.

 

personally i find most Fine Citizens very nervous and uptight about their personal well being and financial well being.

they are actually very rich (both materially and spritually) but they do not feel so themselves, allowing themselves to wallow in a pith of self-pity and always ready to transform into a green eye demon and start whipping when they see someone whom they perceive to be in a better position than they are, a la like those people who scratch other people's audi/bmw but cry for blood when their own toyota/honda kenna scratch

 

to quote another person from another forum, "Wish you good mental health"

 

does money have everything to do with hapiness and enjoying life? I'm only linking happiness and enjoying life. Not money to hapiness and enjoying life.

 

Why does 99% of the people here start to talk about money once happiness and enjoying life is brought up?

 

 

[1l0v3you]

eh silver spoon you disqualify

metal not considered silver la

[Sgnick]

Shall we help our ministers become happier people come erection? Obama 5X happier than our P minister.

[Haziqko]

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking...ry_475416.html

 

Jan 9, 2010

What price happiness?

By Irene Tham

 

ARE Singaporeans happier when they have lots more money?

 

A study shows that people who have a university or postgraduate qualification and earn $5,000 or more a month are the happiest.

 

 

But they are also dissatisfied with their achievements and enjoy life the least, compared with those who are less well-off.

 

Indeed, it is the Singaporeans earning less than $2,000 a month who enjoy life the most, concluded the three academics behind the study.

 

Senior lecturer Tambyah Siok Kuan, associate professor Tan Soo Jiuan and professorial fellow Kau Ah Keng - all from the National University of Singapore Business School - presented their findings in a book, The Well being Of Singaporeans, which came out recently.

 

The survey in 2006 polled more than 1,000 people, aged 20 to 69. They were posed questions such as whether they enjoy life, how happy they are, and how much they feel they are accomplishing what they want in life.

 

What's your view on this article? R u earning plenty but not enjoying or the other way round

 

 

 

ONLY IN SINGAPORE HAPPINESS IS MEASURED BY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY ONE HAS.

 

So its totally b-------t when ppl say lower income eaners much more happier.

[Hermitage]

If we're poor, we don't think too much about the future, retirement etc...this is because we're scared to. We pass one day at a time, be thankful for what we've got right now, and let whatever will be will be.

 

We do not live in fear of death, for we won't have much to lose when we pass on. We may even be thankful for the end! But the rich fear death tremendously, for they've got everything to lose. Contrary to the beliefs of the Pharaohs, all their material possesions CANNOT be taken with them to the other side! So they harbour great fear for their demise, and do everything in their power to delay the coming of the reaper. But Death is inevitable, it is the one surety in life, resistance is futile...

 

So being poor is not such a bad thing afterall! "Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style. Ain't got no girl to make me smile, but Don't Worry, Be Happy!!" - Bobby McFerrin

[Mockngbrd]

cos when u earn 5k or more.. if anything happens and u lose that job, u are in da shite cos by then, u'd prob have some bigger bills to pay

 

[Jman888]

ONLY IN SINGAPORE HAPPINESS IS MEASURED BY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY ONE HAS.

 

So its totally b-------t when ppl say lower income eaners much more happier.

 

I do see many colleagues (below mgr level) are happier, their laughter were from the bottom of their heart. I only get to laugh at crazy when I watch 周星驰 movies ....

[Angmokio]

When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me,

speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,

speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

 

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

 

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree,

there will be an answer, let it be.

For though they may be parted there is still a chance that they will see,

there will be an answer. let it be.

 

Let it be, let it be, .....

 

And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me,

shine until tomorrow, let it be.

I wake up to the sound of music, mother Mary comes to me,

speaking words of wisdom, let it be.

 

Let it be, let it be, .....

 

Beatles- Let it be

[Jman888]

If we're poor, we don't think too much about the future, retirement etc...this is because we're scared to. We pass one day at a time, be thankful for what we've got right now, and let whatever will be will be.

 

We do not live in fear of death, for we won't have much to lose when we pass on. We may even be thankful for the end! But the rich fear death tremendously, for they've got everything to lose. Contrary to the beliefs of the Pharaohs, all their material possesions CANNOT be taken with them to the other side! So they harbour great fear for their demise, and do everything in their power to delay the coming of the reaper. But Death is inevitable, it is the one surety in life, resistance is futile...

 

So being poor is not such a bad thing afterall! "Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style. Ain't got no girl to make me smile, but Don't Worry, Be Happy!!" - Bobby McFerrin

 

that was why I say we think too much!

 

[Freestylers09]

Who know the story of the founder of the film used worldwide?

 

he commited suicide coz he felt that there's no more happiness in his life as he had attained everything in his life

 

how true is it,also not sure

[The_Bear]

There is this one saying or a list of sayings<

 

1. I am thankful I got a parking fine as I have a car for transport

2. I am thankful for walking so far to my carpark lot as I ahve legs

3. I am thankful that I get called by the bank, as I have a credit card to boot

4. I am thankful for hdb billing me conservancy charges as I have a roof over my head

5. Carry on....

 

5. I am thankful for paying more income tax as I have made more money last year

6. I am thankful for ERP as I am not taking the MRT in the morning

7. I am thankful that I have to pay a premium for SCV as I don't have to watch Channel 5 & 8.