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I was musing today on the purpose of life and just felt obliged to share it with you all. The secret to life is to be happy. Most people would agree, but I go further to say that your job in life is to be happy. Happiness is not a product of circumstances, its a result of work towards obtaining happiness.
There is no right or wrong way to accomplish this goal. Everyone must figure out for themselves what it is they need to be happy. And unfortunately, that usually has some opportunity costs associated with it. If being skinny is what would make you happy, then get skinny. You may lose enamel on your teeth, but if you're okay with that, then go for it. If you're sad and marijuana makes you happy, then smoke your little heart out. You might go to jail or get lazy and stupid, but if that's what it takes, huzzah.
I once read a thing that most people are unhappy because of the Missing Tile Syndrome. This is where you see a beautiful mosaic and all you can do is focus on the one missing tile. To fix this, you can either find that tile, replace it with another, or ignore it and look at the tiles that aren't missing. If you're bald, and that's all you can see, get a toupee. People will make fun of you for wearing a toupee, but at least you aren't bald.
Like me, for instance, people always ask about my job, whether I enjoy it or not. I'm always indifferent. It's just my job. It's what I do, not who I am. It's not what makes me happy or keeps me from happiness. For some people it is, and that's cool. What makes me happy is sequined shirts, argyle socks, booze and European vacations. My job facilitates me buying all that, so I keep it. Opportunity cost is I get up early every day. I have a feeling, though, if I were a rock star, I'd be waking up at 6pm thinking, "Ugh, if I have to do ONE more show this week." Work, no matter how drab or fab, just does not do it for me.
Anyway, that should be enough preaching for now. I just felt like sharing. I hope you all have a wonderful day, and don't forget to tip your waitress.
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