Just a thought here....

Don't we owe our existence to our parents? Instead, many of us are of the mindset of me, me, me. Is it possible that we have become so distracted and convinced it is all about us...when really, it isn't? Look at the union of parents today....or should I say, the dis-union.

Just a thought that popped in my head. ...something to perhaps ponder.
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I have heard it on several occasions....one of the parents want to stay until the child/children are old enough before I leave my spouse. That couple must be a happy one. You know, that non-verbals make up 80%+ of communication. Children are not dumb, they can understand that language.

Just some additional thoughts.
When children get older, they are going to perpetuate what their parents have taught them. That will hardly be the happiness of what family brings to life.

Instead it is, me... Me is singular, have fun trying to find meaningful happiness with that.
In our society the eldearly are forgotten.
Blue.....true. I would go even a step further by saying I have heard some talk about them being an economic drain on society...and playing a role in the downfall of society by their way of living in the past. dunno
Have you ever watched Little House on the Prairie? Aside from the lack of technology they had, what about the the love that was within that family. I know, it was a tv show. But watching that show back in the day, I didn't think that was anything foreign....they way they all loved each other and the happiness they had.
Reminiscing Johnny? angel The age of entitlement is upon us, where possessions outweigh the sense of unity and nurturing spirit, especially for the little ones. However the good is always there among us. hug
Good intentions. daisy
Hello Keepers....I suppose a bit. You are right, thankfully there is still good out there.
We should lead by example, but how many people do that these days? dunno
Maybe society has seen what happens when "Me" becomes the sole importance. So far we had a 15 or so year run of that mindset. I am not saying society was perfect before that...and there is no question about it, things do become worse before they become better. Maybe there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel coming. dunno
To make matters worse it's a competitive world Johnny. Competitive people drag down today's society. comfort
Johnny,

I get what you're saying. Okay, I really don't, but anyways. Hey, I knew this lady that was so "Me, Me, Me," she told me her name was MeMeMe. I'm not kidding. You know I'd never lie to you about a thing like that, if I didn't have to.

Now, what was this blog about? Oh yeah, Drinking JD for oneself and not sharing. Now, that's really being a me, me, me person. drinking drinking Cool, huh? grin
Keepers....could competition be used to better society? With sports, we get entertainment value. With women, we get women competing with other women. hmmm
JD or any other sort of alcoholic drink. cheers laugh

I don't know what this blog is really about either yet Robert. I bet by the end of everything, we might both get a better understanding. conversing
Women competing with other women is so common it's disturbing. What about mothers who compete with their daughters? Healthy competition in sports is natural as long as they don't become a bad sport when they lose. The same applies to business, it's not the be all and end all in life
Very good points Keeps. thumbs up
Women competing with women? What about the ole Beer Belly contests that guys used to do? You don't remember those? Well, maybe they weren't popular in your area, but guys worked on their beer bellies all year just to try and win that grand prize, which was cases of beer. cheers
Yes Robert. Those beer belly contests...where you lose for winning. You lose your spouse while she is with a slimmer guy sporting a bigger pencil, because the gut is now doing it job. You win the beer in the cases, ends up in a case of being left in the corner by yourself. That competition is certainly leading to the demise of society. cheers
I don't have to be in a relationship to have a happy home.
Hello Merc,

How about in a marriage with a loving spouse and you loving him....leading to a smile on your face...indicating happiness?
Any sort of relationship Merc?

What about with a friend, or a pet? So, you are saying you can genuinely be happy sitting all by yourself isolated from any sort of relationship...with anyone?

You are forming relationships on these blogs. Is there some sort of subconscious desire that drives you here for perhaps something missing in your life?

dunno
rolling on the floor laughing we don't owe our existence to our parents.
Wait...what,you were planned.
Just saw the news where a 30 year old took his parents to court because they want him to leave home. He lost the case. Sometimes one is forced to outgrow their parents. laugh
I love a man with a ______ Gut.
What ever is in there is from
being a bachelor.Marriage is through
thick 'n thin.( Applies to balding too).rolling on the floor laughing
Merc I know Robert and Johnny hang together but referring to them as
Such and such.rolling on the floor laughing
Good for you Merc....it sounds like you have your happiness figured out quite well. thumbs up
Keepers,that is only because their dog who had a credit card in its name had complained as well.( Identity theft).rolling on the floor laughing
Johnny!

Well! I Think We Do Owe That To Our Parent. But! That't Just Me. I'm Just Saying!.....beer
I wonder if Little House in the Prairie was still on today, if they children would still be living at home Keeps. laugh

From the sounds of that case Keepers, it sounds like that kid really loved the parents a lot to stay home that long...and to even attempt to sue them to stay longer. applause
Ash, I wonder if Robert and I might be a clique? hmmm grin ....or just such and such?
I agree Pepps....we owe much to our parents. ...at minimum, our respect.wave
Johnny

Yup! They Owe Us Big Time. JK!


No! The Children Didn't Ask To Come Into This World. But! They Didn't Go Back Either......rolling on the floor laughing
Now I must get back to work. Sleep well Johnny. sleep See you around. bouquet
Just for conversation sake here Keepers, not trying to doubt your perspective....most likely you are right. But, what about if the situation is a bit more complicated than that?

I am a firm believer in helping people out. I love doing that. But....one thing I am very careful with is helping them out to the point they become dependent on me. Perhaps....the parents have not taught him the proper tools of survival in this world on his own? Or perhaps, they offered help to the extent the son became dependent on them....therefore, not really helping him out but making him less able to survive on his own in this world?

Anyway....very true about entitlements today.

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Thank you Keeps...heading to bed here shortly. Actually, in bed right now typing this. grin

Enjoy your day and work.
Last comment. I've learned that we should only put effort into someone who is prepared to put at least 50% effort into themselves. It's a hard life, everyone must step up to the plate. wave
Pepps, that could be interesting....about not being asked to be brought into this world. However, could it be that life is a gift. And being given that gift, we should not be greatful? I suppose, it is a matter of perception. But, if the children were taught at a young age about the beauty of life, they might then appreciate it more. dunno

But, until they ask to return....they must like it? laugh
Maybe I should join you in bed Johnny. cheering
Okay Keeps, thank you.
Technically, you are joining me in bed right now Keeps. laugh
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