Comments on: Do You Downplay Your Joy?

By: TheSocialButterflyMom

TheSocialButterflyMom — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:31:37 +0000

You are not the only one! I also feel that I-know-I’m-a-pretty-good-person-but-do-I-deserve-every-happiness question creep into my mind. Some people’s lives are very hard; how did I get so lucky? I guess we must give credit where it’s due (to ourselves and others), and be grateful for the rest, while trying not to worry how or if our fate will change.

By: anexactinglife

anexactinglife — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 01:44:54 +0000

I love this post! I rarely talk about myself unless people ask me specific questions. I don’t like the attention and I feel like I’m bragging. Blogging somewhat anonymously makes it easier 🙂

By: Heather Clisby

Heather Clisby — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 19:47:02 +0000

Clearly you are not the only one who feels this way or Lyle Lovett would not have written the song, “It Could Be All Downhill From Here.”

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:10:37 +0000

I am not unsupportive of others but I am happy with my happiness, if you see what I mean. I am sure it is contagious too, just as misery is. My husband and I giggle and smile when we hear our grown up son (22) laughing out loud when he watches stand up in the sitting room. There is pleasure to be had in all things if you are open to it. Enjoy your joy!
xx

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:56:38 +0000

I am right there with you – I practically could have written the same post!!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:52:00 +0000

Definitely take advantage of these moments while you have them! Time just moves far too fast sometimes.

I downplay my excitement of things for fear that if I get too happy/excited about them, they will just fall apart. I think these types of fears are normal but I guess that’s why it’s even more important to appreciate what we have and then cross the bridge of bad news when we come to it.