Are you happy with who you are right now?

A little gratitude can touch the heart.

Agreed on gratitude. It’s really important in keeping a good mindset. I try to take stock of something to be grateful for every day, even if it is the basics like I have a roof over my head.

I don't know if "happy" is the right word, but I'm content. That said, I know that if I'm the same person this time next year, that will diminish my contentment. I would like to improve in certain areas.

I would like to improve my musical skills.... and my eating habits. But.... food is tasty :/ lol

I feel you on those, sister! Especially the food one!!

Speaking of food and improvement i did lose 15 lbs since early february so thats a good thing

That’s awesome! I probably found them tho

Hmmm... I’m wondering if a self improvement thread would be a good idea?

Hmmmm happy with who I am, that almost requires defining how to define who I am first, but to spare everyone a lot of inept philosophical ramblings.

I have a good stable job that pays me enough to currently have all of my meager needs and most of my meager wants - this reduces my overall stress levels and any financial difficulties I have are due mostly to being ill at ease spending money I have rather than not having money to spend.

I like to think that I have pretty solid character and values and I know most people who interact with me would say the same - that produces a good, contented feeling.

I'd like to lose 1/3 to 1/2 my weight and the pursuit of that produces a lot of conflict in me ( because I both want unhealthy food and the results of healthy eating and you can't eat your cake and lose weight too).

I'm also realizing that in the face of difficulty or trouble some people act out and some people check out. I tend to be one who checks out and I don't think it's that consistent with my faith to be checking out of real life into fictional stories (in my head, on TV, in books, etc.). Not that I'll ever quit reading, but I want to read for inspiration and insight, not just to pass time and live vicariously rather than actually live my life.

The blessings of God have also made it difficult for me to relate to a lot of struggles that are common to modern people both in and out of the church. That's a confusing place to be because you don't want to be ungrateful or wish for bad things to happen to you so you fit in, but I can feel very isolated from people because our lives just don't seem to connect much at all.

And I'd really like to have the gumption and energy to do all those things that I think I ought to do some day and want the benefits of doing.

Ok so that's my ramblings, now someone tell me who I am and if I'm happy with who I am please.

I’m not sure about who I am, so for me it’s a bit premature to state whether I’m happy with who I am or not.

I have a tendency to not comprehend other people and their feelings, that’s probably why I’m saying many strange things at times. People don’t get it either. It’s like it’s unbelievable that a woman can be like that. So I’m not happy with that.

I would really love to be nicer and more caring. I smile a lot but my smiles often are fake news lol.

Congratulations! Sorry to hear you are not happy with yourself. Was that 15 lbs lost an intentional goal of self improvement? One of the reasons I ask is because if we lose weight the wrong way it can alter our hormones and ultimately change our moods. How have you been sleeping?

Now I almost feel guilty saying this but I am pretty happy with myself. I set my goals and meet them. Everyday I try to get a bit better than the day before. Today I turned 43 and I’m still challenging myself regularly. Recently I took up kick boxing and I enjoy learning continually. None of this compares to the relationship I continue with the Almighty, praying first thing every morning. He fills me with peace and strengthens me to serve Him. If I live a long life good, if I die tomorrow even better. I have no regrets worth over analyzing. If this sounds like bragging (it kind of feels boastful but not in arrogance) it’s not intended. I just hope to encourage others to plant seeds I have to reap a similar harvest.

Nope!!! Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?

Happy birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Nah, this sounds like where I want to get to. As long as you have enough self-awareness to realize when you are at fault.

I was thinking of how far I have come. I was feeling a bit down with my original post, but talking to someone this morning I realized how far I have come in the last few months. Way more stability. EMDR has been a huge help for that. I think clearing out a lot of the garbage has helped me to realize God's love for me in a way I as incapable of before.

I can also see hope, too. I hear "trust the process" a lot. Getting my faith back, and faith that things will work out has also been huge.

Thanks

Thanks, and good job on the healthy perspective. It is a process, one good habit at a time. It’s like when you punch in your destination on your gps. One turn at a time gets you to where you are going.

If someone could float me a couple million bucks, it would make me very happy for a while. But the only thing to sustain happiness was accomplished on the cross. Without salvation, we're all dead meat, so whatever things bring us down now are really trivial in comparison to the gift of eternal life.

I think that's a great idea

You found them too?!