Anyone who's accidentally stumbled across this blog of mine, I'm sure, is almost certain to say "bloody hell, this guy should quit moanin' and groanin' and stop being so said and depressed!" If you happen to fall under this category, stick it up your ass and try not to enjoy it. I write how I feel and, besides, I'm not writing this garbage for anyone but myself. If you happen to come across my little corner of the Internet, spend your time reading it, then mope about wasting your time, don't blame me (see post "Pilot")! Besides, I'm not always moping and crying and sad.
Cheer up, Butters
We all get handed lemons in life... some people have to deal with more than others. In fact, when you think about it, in this world we're living in, we always have good reason to be worried or upset or angry or sorrowful. Then again, there are many reasons to celebrate, laugh, smile, and shed tears of joy.
I know that much of the posts on this site are downers, but I have much to be thankful for and a lot of reasons to smile and be happy. I'm not just talking about the cliched things people think of when told to look on the bright side, like a roof over one's head or food on the table or clothing to wear (though it is important not to take these things for granted). The truth is, those cliches aside, I could go on for hours and hours about what's wrong with in my life and all the things in the past I wish I could change and how bleak the future may be, but I could go for days on end talking about the great things in my life I'm so thankful for and reminisce about the good old days and look forward to what the future may hold.
It isn't always easy to look at the bright side of life though. Sometimes we need a little something to remind us of this and effectively divert our attention away from our sorrows. Even though the things that might be troubling us may be things we have to face and deal with in our lives (like bills, school, or work, to name a few), we shouldn't constantly be dwelling on them 24 hours a day; a nice, well-placed distraction is good from time to time. Spending time with friends or family, watching a film or a show on T.V., reading a book, playing video games, building models. All these and countless other things can help divert our attention from sad dreary thoughts towards things that may cause us to forget our troubles and enjoy life or have some personal meaning to us.
There are some "distractions", however, that would fall under that the category of "vices". These can include, but are not limited to, alcohol, drugs, and sex (these are the most common vices employed as distractions). These, though not always considered immoral, can lead to more grief and sorrow in our lives. I know you might be asking, "Who's never gotten piss-drunk, smoked just a little marijuana, or engaged in lusty, erotic, loveless sex?"(the answer: me). Many people engage in these acts but some of them commit them excessively and this can lead to damaging one's life further, giving one more things to worry about and less things to smile about.
The things that cause us worry and grief are often there to remind us of things in our lives that need to be taken care of. The things that provide us true joy and happiness in our lives are the reasons we live for. Lastly, the things that can give us superficial happiness often lead to more worry and grief when employed to the point of being excessive. I know it's hard to keep your head up when so much is weighing on your mind. I can imagine it's hard to keep from going on a binge when the urge hits you. Bottom line though: Life's a bitch, don't screw yourself over, and keep on smiling. As the wise Brendan Wong once said, "Have fun and be happy."
There ya go...
1 comment:
smiley faces = good.
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