Sorry, I had to do it, I just couldn’t help myself…
When I started this project I considered including a quote of the day. I quickly disabused myself of that idea…
However, I was re-reading an article in The Atlantic \”How To Land Your Kid In Therapy\” by Lori Gottlieb and this jumped out at me and demanded posting…
“Happiness as a goal is a recipe for disaster.”
That is something it seems we don’t teach much anymore. As the founders/Jefferson put it, Happiness is not an unalienable right “the pursuit” is…
We had a very hard rain today and the river was extraordinarily high with a lot more flotsam and jetsam than normal…
In pursuit of happiness I have discovered that I love the pop a correctly preserved jar makes when it comes out of the water bath and seals…
August 11th, 2011 at 9:20 am
The pursuit of happiness….such a mystery as to how you do it and why you do it.
August 10th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Absolutely, it’s the pursuit of happiness–and it doesn’t always stay the same–I think!
August 10th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
I agree, it changes with age and circumstance – I think!
August 10th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Interesting.
Sometimes I’ve squeezed a bud of a fuschia … just because I like that sound. Not so good for the flower though..
August 10th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Perhaps that is its purpose…?
August 10th, 2011 at 12:43 pm
[...] Robert gave a poignant reminder today when he said that happiness as a goal is a recipe for disaster.. so apt. [...]
August 10th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Thanks Dhaami – and welcome back.
August 10th, 2011 at 11:11 am
To be happy is a decision I make every day. Sometimes, I have to re-make it every second.
August 10th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Must keep you busy!
August 10th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Wow! We’re on the same wavelength. I just read that Atlantic article too. It made me think I should help my kids lead meaningful lives, not just happy ones. And that the sucky-ness of my kids’ lives — their struggles — may be a gift in some way… Thanks for the reminder. Love your river photos. I am a huge fan of the Hudson!
August 10th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Thanks for the visit. I firmly believe that the struggles are a gift as are being allowed to get and stay dirty, falling down without an adult freakout (assuming no blood or concussion) , working your own way through 7th grade trauma and losing in sports. It builds up immunity and skill.