Why so serious?The Joker is the most rediculous man on earth, but he does pose a very valid question when he asks, "Why so serious?"
It's something that I need to ask myself occasionally, because I, like many others, get too serious about what isn't important and it makes my approach to what really matters a little more casual.
I have often neglected the people in my life as when I get too focused on what really doesn't satisfy. When I am really struggling in life it is because I put too much weight on success as a form of fulfillment and I let the relationships in my life fall behind. Often, I need to try less to succeed in school and work before I find real fulfillment. It's what I call the try smarter, not harder approach.
The ultimate goal in life is to be content, happy, helpful, and fulfilled. This usually comes from our interaction with other people. Other pursuits are wonderful as complements to this ultimate goal, however they become a terrrible burden when we attempt to use them as substitutes for what is really satisfying.
So why am I talking about this?
Not sure.
Have a good one
I know, I know...you are talking about it because I actually applied this principle in my life in a big way. You saw that, you admired it, and you look up to me. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, and because we just watched "The Dark Knight".