A paradox exists: It seems to be the case that the same things that make me feel happy, also make me feel sad. It’s easiest for me to explain this in terms of music. I grew up listening to “Oldies” music – Ben E. King, The Beatles, Harry Nilsson, Jimmy Gilmer, Simon & Garfunkel, etc. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘happiness’
A Paradox of Sorts
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged happiness, music, paradox, sadness, Simon & Garfunkel, The Cure on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You got a greeting, it starts with an 'H,' how's 20 bucks sound?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged greetings, happiness, Seinfeld, unhappiness on October 15, 2009 | 5 Comments »
The title of this blog is taken from an episode of Seinfeld[1] wherein Kramer goes into Home Federal Savings Bank, who have a policy that if you aren’t greeted “Hello,” they’ll give you $100. Kramer argues that “Hey” is not the same as “Hello.” Anyway, he gets 20 bucks out of the deal. I commonly [...]
Bang Bang Shoot Shoot
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Aristotle, happiness, philosophy on September 21, 2009 | 4 Comments »
“Happiness… is a warm gun.” – The Beatles I know that people say that only you can make yourself happy.[1] And I think the purpose for this cliché is so that someone doesn’t try to depend on another person for their happiness, doesn’t let their entire life revolve around another. This is, I think, probably [...]
