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Comment author: James_Miller 01 June 2013 03:37:56PM *  6 points [-]

Since as lukeprog writes one of the methods for becoming happier is to "Develop the habit of gratitude" here is a quote of stuff to be thankful for: "

  • The taxes I pay because it means that I am employed

  • The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat

  • My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine

  • A lawn that has to be mowed, windows that have to be washed, and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home

  • The spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking

  • All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have the freedom of speech

  • The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear

  • The huge pile of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby

  • The alarm that goes off in the early morning because it means that I'm alive"

Comment author: BillyOblivion 07 June 2013 05:11:26AM 3 points [-]

Pain is good, it tells you you're still alive.

All in all though, I'd rather have the alive w/out the pain. At least as far as I know.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 09 June 2013 05:21:09AM -1 points [-]

All in all though, I'd rather have the alive w/out the pain.

That depends on precisely what is meant by living without pain.

Comment author: BillyOblivion 10 June 2013 03:26:23PM *  0 points [-]

Head is an achin' and knees are abraded
Plates in my neck and stitches updated
Toes are a cracking and Tendons inflamed
These are a few of my favorite pains

But yes, the author of those books is mostly correct, there's some kinds of pain that serve as a useful warning function. Those are good and we should be grateful.

Others are artifacts of historical stupidity. I've learned those lessons and reminding me of them is useless.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 12 June 2013 05:45:01AM 1 point [-]

Others are artifacts of historical stupidity. I've learned those lessons and reminding me of them is useless.

Then why do you keep ignoring them?

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