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Re: Life is Beautiful

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post #3

I'm sorry to rain on that parade, but that last paragraph is really glued on there. I don't disagree with the sentiment, but that exposition went straight in to a brick wall.

The last paragraph was the point. The first bit is just one of the many stories that could lead you to this conclusion.

Re: Life is Beautiful

#32
post #12

I tried. I tried really hard. I really wanted to see it this way. But hey. Sorry. I can't. This is just a mockery to me. I can't stand it anymore, happy faces, banal everyday stories "what are you doing tonight? I am… blah blah!". So you are happy, you are doing fine. Great. I can't help myself. Sorry. I don't mean it, you're fine person, I am sure you are. But I hate you. (Pardon me, HN. I don't feel good after read…

If you can't find something (perhaps not this story) to convince you that life is amazing and precious that is indeed sad. You need to change your life

Re: Life is Beautiful

#33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Having been present at my own dog being put to sleep, I can say being put to sleep can be pretty awful for the animal, too. My dog had terminal cancer, and was clearly suffering, but given the choice, he would have chosen to live. He certainly struggled to live as he was dying. I don't profess to know what the right thing to do in these situations is, and I am not saying that you are wrong, just that it is not so cle…

given the choice, he would have chosen to live How would you know something like that?

This will not be popular, but people who own animals often project their own feelings onto these animals.

I too would feel far to guilty keeping that poor animal alive, for my own enjoyment, while he suffered so much. This is not a feel good story to me.

Re: Life is Beautiful

#34
post #22

My first undeniable indication that HN has "jumped the shark." But I'm relatively new around here. Maybe I just didn't notice the rot before.

The adults stepped away for a moment, they will be back momentarily to mop up this mess. At least that's what I'm telling myself...

Re: Life is Beautiful

#35
post #12

I tried. I tried really hard. I really wanted to see it this way. But hey. Sorry. I can't. This is just a mockery to me. I can't stand it anymore, happy faces, banal everyday stories "what are you doing tonight? I am… blah blah!". So you are happy, you are doing fine. Great. I can't help myself. Sorry. I don't mean it, you're fine person, I am sure you are. But I hate you. (Pardon me, HN. I don't feel good after read…

> banal everyday stories

life is what happens when you are busy making plans...

  - john lennon

Re: Life is Beautiful

#36
post #12

I tried. I tried really hard. I really wanted to see it this way. But hey. Sorry. I can't. This is just a mockery to me. I can't stand it anymore, happy faces, banal everyday stories "what are you doing tonight? I am… blah blah!". So you are happy, you are doing fine. Great. I can't help myself. Sorry. I don't mean it, you're fine person, I am sure you are. But I hate you. (Pardon me, HN. I don't feel good after read…

You'll think different when you have a child.

Re: Life is Beautiful

#38
post #12

I tried. I tried really hard. I really wanted to see it this way. But hey. Sorry. I can't. This is just a mockery to me. I can't stand it anymore, happy faces, banal everyday stories "what are you doing tonight? I am… blah blah!". So you are happy, you are doing fine. Great. I can't help myself. Sorry. I don't mean it, you're fine person, I am sure you are. But I hate you. (Pardon me, HN. I don't feel good after read…

There are seven billion people on this planet and finite resources. If want you to stay happy long term you might want to lower your expectations a bit.

He didn't even say what his expectations are? There are a lot of reasons why somebody might be unhappy. "Don't worry, be happy" is not a magic cure to everything.

Re: Life is Beautiful

#39
post #12

I tried. I tried really hard. I really wanted to see it this way. But hey. Sorry. I can't. This is just a mockery to me. I can't stand it anymore, happy faces, banal everyday stories "what are you doing tonight? I am… blah blah!". So you are happy, you are doing fine. Great. I can't help myself. Sorry. I don't mean it, you're fine person, I am sure you are. But I hate you. (Pardon me, HN. I don't feel good after read…

Don't feel bad. The universe is a vast and complex place. Lots of aspects and stuff to think and worry about. There is no reason you should have the same feelings, worries or thoughts as the person from the article.

Re: Life is Beautiful

#40
post #21

Domestic animals give love freely to the least deserving, but their lives are short and their ends are often brutal. And it’s worth it. It is all worth it. Every day, even a sad day blurred by headaches and filled with business meetings, is magical and infinite. I know this is hn, but thanks for the great thoughts. This is the first time I have talked about this... On October 8, 1991, we found a box on our front porc…

If you haven't already, get another cat straight away. The value a pet adds to your life is unbelievable and there is a tendency (just going from personal observation) for people who do not replace a pet soon after it has died to simply not get another one at all.

My dog died on March 30 and I had a new puppy by April 21, despite the inevitable feelings of guilt from doing it so soon.

Being a puppy he is a real PITA and lots of work but his presence has given me a real pick-up over the last few weeks.

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