nm asked too soon.
I have great difficulty in actually answering this question.
Theoretically I know what a "good life" should constitute. A "good" life would consist of experiences, both good and bad, that have led to satisfaction prior to death, a sense of peace and harmony, gratitude, and a few good relationships.
But all I really want is power, status, and to see my enemies suffer miserably. So far, things are working out my way, but I'm not narcissistic enough to believe that things will always work out in my favour. I don't really know how to feel about that, either.
Will my ambitions lead me to the conclusion, at the end, that I have led a "good life?" I'm not sure. Probably not. At the moment I don't care. As long as I don't spend my last few days whining and crying, as I've seen some people do prior to their deaths, I think I'll be reasonably happy.
However, I agree with you in that listening to the stories of people who state that they've had good lives (we're talking about people who are terminally ill, right?) is pleasurable. The experience can be inspiring, peaceful, and enjoyable.
I'm a humble man, I don't necessarily need to have a good life to fully enjoy it. The only requirement is that when I look in the past I have no regrets. That I tried 100% and maxed out my potential, that I made every decision true to myself and to the best of my knowledge at the time or that I never let an opportunity slip through my fingers without a pursuit.
Clients? What is your job.
by RayvenAmen. What are your ideas for gaining this kind of balance?
- face your flaws and work on them. not admitting them is another flaw
- get to know yourself better
- thoughts and actions will influence your personality (positive and negative)
- your hate and anger hurts anyone but you
- greed and envy make you unsatisfied
- pride keeps you from growing
- your views are far from being accurate. search for new experience and be open to other opinions.
- etc.
I'll write a self help book one day...