Friday, August 6, 2010

He's the happiest who's happy with nothing.
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24 comments:

  1. Vania MoreiraAugust 6, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    I wonder why is so difficult to be simple, to be happy with simple things and why the simplicity is so sophisticated and hard to achieve…

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  2. UnknownAugust 6, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    The pursuit of the unattainable leaves the pursuer lacking in true happiness as opposed to the person who is happy for their current situation who is truly blessed.

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  3. UnknownAugust 6, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    You're right, almost. Simple in the want of things, and overflowing in friends and those you love!

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  4. stevmapAugust 6, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    So true, to be happy with nothing is everything.

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  5. Cat Wisdom 101August 6, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    The bonus is, he then has e v e r y t h i n g !

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  6. stevmapAugust 6, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    And if you wish to purchase some nothing go to

    http://www.nothing.net/deult.html

    (it is a real site!!)

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  7. fallen monkeyAugust 6, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Hey there---even though you're happy with nothing, swing on over to my tree where I've got a lil' something for you :) http://thefallenmonkey.com/2010/08/06/the-famo-awards/

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  8. Jimmy NgAugust 6, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Being rich in material wealth does not equate to the happiness of a poor family with nothing.

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  9. Angelia Sims August 6, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Happy with nothing is rich indeed!

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  10. Dr. JamesAugust 6, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Less means more... The simple life is the best life. Love, peace and hope are priceless. This is a timely post and worth every word. Great Job, Marty. Thank You so very much....

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  11. Cher DuncombeAugust 6, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    So often those who think they have nothing fail to see their riches, but I have yet to meet a rich person who is truly happy.

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  12. UnknownAugust 7, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    I can relate to this, well done.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 7, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    This is lovely - I truly believe that acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. If I can be haapy and grateful for what is, rather than what is not, then i can find some serenity and inner peace.

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  14. FunkkeejooceAugust 7, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Most of us count what we don't have instead of counting the blessings and joys; hence unhappiness. If only man can find contentment in what he has, no matter how little, then he can find happiness.

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  15. Robert OrtizAugust 7, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    and you'll know this at last, poor soul, the grass is never greener once you leave paradise.

    Visit the God Bolt for the daily bolt! http://thegodbolt.blogspot.com

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  16. Emma MurtyAugust 7, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    To many people think about what they have not instead of focusing on what they have. I have all I could ever need my health, my family and the love of my life what else could a girl ask for?

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  17. TahliaAugust 7, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    So absolutely true, because real happiness comes from an inner peace and contentment that is not based on outer circumstances.

    You might like this
    http://publishersearch.wordpress.com/2010/07/19/seven-other-kinds-of-happiness/

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  18. TahliaAugust 7, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    I just went to the nothing.net site stevmap suggested and laughed my head off.

    Thanks Steve.

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  19. LizAugust 8, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    I would prefer the statement:
    He is happiest who is happy with himself.

    After all nothing is nothing to be happy or sad about.

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  20. The Guy's PerspectiveAugust 8, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    I'd like to have a yard sale every week and get our stuff down to almost nothing. That would make me happy!

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  21. COUNT SNEAKYAugust 8, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    In modern life, the possibility of actually doing this is an option...we call them monks or nuns don't we?

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  22. AnonymousAugust 9, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    True hapiness is from within, so is true, you need nothing else.

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  23. mtyler77August 10, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    This reminds me of something my mother used to tell me when I was young: "people should want what they have rather than having what they want."

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  24. edgecrosserAugust 10, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Wow!! this is very true NP, thank you for this and can't wait for more!:D

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