Comments on: I’m tired of unhappy people http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/ Taking your startup to the next level Thu, 17 May 2012 05:43:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: grace http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14296 grace Sun, 06 May 2012 07:46:30 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14296 thank you Patrick, your comments are wonderful and true. i'd much rather spend time with someone like you no matter how unhappy they were than someone who was 'happy' but selfish. You're one of the reasons it's worth getting past depression-because amongst all the brokenness and selfishness, there are people who are compassionate, intelligent, have conviction and who truly care. thank you Patrick, your comments are wonderful and true. i’d much rather spend time with someone like you no matter how unhappy they were than someone who was ‘happy’ but selfish. You’re one of the reasons it’s worth getting past depression-because amongst all the brokenness and selfishness, there are people who are compassionate, intelligent, have conviction and who truly care.

]]> By: justwow http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14211 justwow Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:22:34 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14211 The negative people I don't want to be around are not depressed, they are mean, nasty and think they are better than everyone else. I have been depressed, there is a difference. The negative people I don’t want to be around are not depressed, they are mean, nasty and think they are better than everyone else. I have been depressed, there is a difference.

]]> By: justwow http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14210 justwow Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:04:39 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14210 All I can say is, wow people. The happy people criticize the unhappy people, the unhappy people criticize the happy people. I am unhappy with "negative, arogant, overly critcal people". The people I have to deal with daily are not depressed (i've been there). They simply think they are better then everyone else. They haven't had to deal with a major crisis, or death of someone they are close to, or a major life change. They think everyone is stupid and they are perfect and feel they have the right to judge others who are different. I am generally happy and love life. Do I have my "moments". Absolutely. I am the first to admit it, however, I thank God every morning for giving me another day to experience my life, my family, my animals, nature....Nobody is perfect. Everybody has a story, everybody has a past and experiences that make them who they are. One of my coworkers lives in a fancy neighborhood with a pool at their disposal. The kids refuse to use it. It's not big enough. They want their parents to pay for them to go to a club. I love my little round plastic pool I can play in with my dog. I like to collect rocks from creeks and rivers to use as a boundary for my garden. I was told "well there's nothing wrong with that where you live". That is a negative person speaking. She has plenty of money, but wants to criticize. That has nothing to do with anything except arogance. Those are the negative people those of us living paycheck to paycheck need to NOT be around. They put us down for being happy with the "little" things. I would rather do the work on the house, yard, etc, and gather my rocks and such, than pay for something someone else has. If you have not been clinically depressed, you cannot tell someone who is what they need to do. Persons with mental disabilities or other difficulties do not necessarily bring this on themselves, yet society says they do. I'm not saying that is always true, but everyone is not the same. They do not need to be put down, they need to be helped. For those who have no excuse except they think everthing is negative and they just want to be nasty (bullies) and are only happy if others are unhappy, shame on you. There is a difference and the ingnorance is that many cannot see the difference. All I can say is, wow people. The happy people criticize the unhappy people, the unhappy people criticize the happy people. I am unhappy with “negative, arogant, overly critcal people”. The people I have to deal with daily are not depressed (i’ve been there). They simply think they are better then everyone else. They haven’t had to deal with a major crisis, or death of someone they are close to, or a major life change. They think everyone is stupid and they are perfect and feel they have the right to judge others who are different. I am generally happy and love life. Do I have my “moments”. Absolutely. I am the first to admit it, however, I thank God every morning for giving me another day to experience my life, my family, my animals, nature….Nobody is perfect. Everybody has a story, everybody has a past and experiences that make them who they are. One of my coworkers lives in a fancy neighborhood with a pool at their disposal. The kids refuse to use it. It’s not big enough. They want their parents to pay for them to go to a club. I love my little round plastic pool I can play in with my dog. I like to collect rocks from creeks and rivers to use as a boundary for my garden. I was told “well there’s nothing wrong with that where you live”. That is a negative person speaking. She has plenty of money, but wants to criticize. That has nothing to do with anything except arogance. Those are the negative people those of us living paycheck to paycheck need to NOT be around. They put us down for being happy with the “little” things. I would rather do the work on the house, yard, etc, and gather my rocks and such, than pay for something someone else has. If you have not been clinically depressed, you cannot tell someone who is what they need to do. Persons with mental disabilities or other difficulties do not necessarily bring this on themselves, yet society says they do. I’m not saying that is always true, but everyone is not the same. They do not need to be put down, they need to be helped. For those who have no excuse except they think everthing is negative and they just want to be nasty (bullies) and are only happy if others are unhappy, shame on you. There is a difference and the ingnorance is that many cannot see the difference.

]]> By: Ian http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14186 Ian Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:41:04 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14186 Hi Tatius For some time now I have been less than my usual "happier" self. Too an extent I know that the negetivity around me, working environment, continual bad news from the media etc has contributed to my more negative emmotional state. What has given me momentam too improve my situation is the realisation that change has to happen. Just this simple realisation about "change" has given me motivation and a sence of getting back on track or if you like control. All the best Ian Hi Tatius
For some time now I have been less than my usual “happier” self. Too an extent I know that the negetivity around me, working environment, continual bad news from the media etc has contributed to my more negative emmotional state. What has given me momentam too improve my situation is the realisation that change has to happen. Just this simple realisation about “change” has given me motivation and a sence of getting back on track or if you like control.
All the best
Ian

]]> By: Squishy Tomato http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14179 Squishy Tomato Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:26:57 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14179 I find there is a logical inconsistency when people (such as the author here) advocate avoiding unhappy people because they find the unhappiness "infectious". If you're so god damn happy and positive, and able to "make" yourself happy just using the power of your mind, then surely you shouldn't allow yourself to be dragged down by other people's negativity? Surely it shouldn't make you feel bad to try to help negative people? As someone who has fought and overcome depression a few times I have learned the following lesson: Spending time with people like the author of this article only serves to make me feel worse. Yes, guess what!! Your repulsion towards negative people is a form of negativity, and it's infectious!! So now, I don't waste my energy with the self-righteous "happy" people; instead, I seek out people who respect me and give me the freedom to be myself. That's all it takes: respect. Once I have that, then I can grow and be happy and make my own positive contribution to society. I find there is a logical inconsistency when people (such as the author here) advocate avoiding unhappy people because they find the unhappiness “infectious”. If you’re so god damn happy and positive, and able to “make” yourself happy just using the power of your mind, then surely you shouldn’t allow yourself to be dragged down by other people’s negativity? Surely it shouldn’t make you feel bad to try to help negative people?

As someone who has fought and overcome depression a few times I have learned the following lesson: Spending time with people like the author of this article only serves to make me feel worse. Yes, guess what!! Your repulsion towards negative people is a form of negativity, and it’s infectious!! So now, I don’t waste my energy with the self-righteous “happy” people; instead, I seek out people who respect me and give me the freedom to be myself. That’s all it takes: respect. Once I have that, then I can grow and be happy and make my own positive contribution to society.

]]> By: vis http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14170 vis Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:38:46 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14170 very much on point! Thanks very much on point! Thanks

]]> By: Ian http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14167 Ian Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:45:58 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14167 Thanks Michael Lets keep the smiles moving. Thanks Michael
Lets keep the smiles moving.

]]> By: Michael Beatty http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14166 Michael Beatty Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:42:49 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14166 I have an idea...let's see how this thought pattern grows. Feed it...post whatever you would like to post...let's see how good we can make this thing!!?? Invite like minded folks! I have an idea…let’s see how this thought pattern grows. Feed it…post whatever you would like to post…let’s see how good we can make this thing!!?? Invite like minded folks!

]]> By: Michael Beatty http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14165 Michael Beatty Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:37:42 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14165 Ian...yes, yes, and another YES!!! I enjoy going to a convenience store early in the morning to maybe get a cup of coffee. Then, I really like trying to give a little joy to the cashier. That joy can grow, be passed on for hours. I really loved your post this morning. So, I guess you did your job for the day, because I will be passing your joy on to as many people as I can today. Maybe even longer! Thank you, whoever you are, where ever you are for doing such a seemingly small thing. the reality of the power behind doing such things is that you reached a guys who is 65 years old, was one of the first individuals to actually exchange funds via the Internet all the way back to 1991. I was one of the very first guys to ADVERTISE through "newsgroups". and yet, after so many years the effects of plugging into the cosmic light socket of information yielded my being blessed to get connected up with you...there are miracles happening all around one, if he has the eyes to see, and the ears to hear! Keep it going... Ian…yes, yes, and another YES!!! I enjoy going to a convenience store early in the morning to maybe get a cup of coffee. Then, I really like trying to give a little joy to the cashier. That joy can grow, be passed on for hours. I really loved your post this morning. So, I guess you did your job for the day, because I will be passing your joy on to as many people as I can today. Maybe even longer! Thank you, whoever you are, where ever you are for doing such a seemingly small thing. the reality of the power behind doing such things is that you reached a guys who is 65 years old, was one of the first individuals to actually exchange funds via the Internet all the way back to 1991. I was one of the very first guys to ADVERTISE through “newsgroups”. and yet, after so many years the effects of plugging into the cosmic light socket of information yielded my being blessed to get connected up with you…there are miracles happening all around one, if he has the eyes to see, and the ears to hear! Keep it going…

]]> By: Michael Beatty http://www.inspiredstartup.com/im-tired-of-unhappy-people/comment-page-2/#comment-14164 Michael Beatty Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:28:02 +0000 http://www.inspiredstartup.com/?p=368#comment-14164 I woke up this morning, immediately went to my puter, and googled "Why are more people not happy?" I did this for an unknown reason and came here to this exchange. I guess the lesson is that research, reaching out, taking the risk to get your questions answered is one way to relieve yourself of the repeated questions that come up to a conscious person. Yes, I watched the world news last night, and once again it took me out of my own little comfort zone. This is the way to happiness...create your own comfort zone, and stick to it, no matter what anyone says, thinks, or does. I woke up this morning, immediately went to my puter, and googled “Why are more people not happy?” I did this for an unknown reason and came here to this exchange. I guess the lesson is that research, reaching out, taking the risk to get your questions answered is one way to relieve yourself of the repeated questions that come up to a conscious person. Yes, I watched the world news last night, and once again it took me out of my own little comfort zone. This is the way to happiness…create your own comfort zone, and stick to it, no matter what anyone says, thinks, or does.

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