Comments on: Count No Man Happy Until the End Is Known

By: Vicster

Vicster — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:29:05 +0000

I read the article and also various comments that were written. I was not too impressed by the comments and it only reflected the level of intelligence and an inept ability to reflect a very profound and insightful article.

I would like to share with the readers and with the writer, how as a single 30 something year old guy, have considered what thoughts would pass as I eventually take my final breath.

To me what matters is what change and what impact I as an individual had in the world I lived in.

I thought the best way would be to sponsor a child for Save the Children. I currently sponsor two children and will be sponsoring another soon. It is my way of making the world a better place knowing that I as an individual was able to improve the life of another person. Yes I admit I was inspired by the ending of About Schmidt, great movie.

By: I'm Red Beard wise

I'm Red Beard wise — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:41:51 +0000

This parable follows a very similar one that I discovered off a fairly recently made movie, Charlie Wilson’s War. It has defined much of my views from that moment on. Again I did not write it, it is from a movie.
There was a zen master who lived in a village. In this village a boy was given a horse for his birthday and everyone said, “oh how wonderful”. The zen master said “we’ll see”. Then a short time later the boy was bucked off the horse and broke his leg. Then everyone said, “oh how horrible”. The zen master said “we’ll see”. Then shortly after war was declared and all the young men were called off to the army except the boy because of his broken leg and everyone said “oh how wonderful”. The zen master said “we’ll see”.
While happiness if fleeting and joy is short lived, in that moment it can either be heaven or hell. Will it last? “We’ll see”.

By: Lmil

Lmil — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:54:29 +0000

So it appears the king had in mind that surely with all he had, then certainly He was the happiest. Not so! Happiness will always be bigger than SELF. or your posessions. More as in the giving of self..selflessness..more happiness in giving than receiving. Thatz a value!

By: Lmil

Lmil — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:38:29 +0000

Oh, may I add..1st diagnosed with some life defining illness post retirement ..would not his fulfillment of career and accomplishment ease the final sufferings? One hopes. As for no.2..having fallen from grace..itz never too late to rise from the pits and embark on a mission to help self and others overcome dereliction. The time to do either is while youre alive. Happiness stems from choices that have value

By: Lmil

Lmil — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:19:20 +0000

Two kids desire to make football their passion. The first kid overcomes hell to survive the cuts, gets picked by the Bears, plays 20 yrs, raises 4 lovely kids in a fine home..not much fanfair. The 2nd kid makes all the highlights on espn, plays for powerhouse teams, gets endorsements, big money, you name it. He retires a drug junkie, baby daddied, gambling, divorced, bankrupt swindler banned from the game..okay, whom do you call the HAPPY one?

By: ronnyfm

ronnyfm — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:39:26 +0000

This happiness discussion reminds me of one of the first quotes that introduce me to theologian Jonathan Edwards, “All men seek happiness without exception. They all aim at this goal however different the means they use to attain it. . . .They will never make the smallest move but with this as its goal. This is the motive of all the actions of all men, even those who contemplate suicide.” –Pascal

By: Vladimir Petru Filip

Vladimir Petru Filip — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:45:56 +0000

great explanation of this philosphy . i reccomend you to watch the movie : “any question for ben “. The main ideea is about the title of this article . You’ll enjoy it .

By: George

George — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:03:07 +0000

I love your mother. Yes, YOURS.

By: bArt

bArt — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:57:15 +0000

Max #26
Are you saying a life lived without intention and accordance is not relevant to social conventions of today, or something else?

By: Steven

Steven — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:42:52 +0000

Excellent post. Shakespeare’s King Lear is another classic example of a character with a similar arc to Croesus’.