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You may not know it but I’m a grumpy man. Optimistic but grumpy. Our world is filled with great beauty and horrible things.
Lately I’ve noticed the #100HappyDays trend on my tumblr and facebook pages. I’m torn in my feelings for it. I do honestly believe that it’s important to see the beauty in life but I’m not sure if happy is necessarily the best thing.
What makes us happy, what we appreciate, and what enriches our lives isn’t always the same thing. The book, “The Fault in our Stars” didn’t make me happy but I saw the beauty in it and enjoyed it.
If you’re unhappy I certainly think you should look for the positive in your life.
Sometimes I like being unhappy, grumpy, or sad. It’s ok to feel bad. “Pain demands to be felt.”
I think this challenge encourages an unhealthy attitude. Being happy at all times is impossible. Therefore it will cause you to feel guilty for not being happy when you have every right to be upset.
Not to mention the self-editing that people would do with their pictures. “Oh I posted a picture of Coffee yesterday, Today I should do something else.” Or the critics, “Another picture of his/her food or children yuck.”
I fully admit that I might be wrong but it seems to me that instead of encouraging people to find the good in their life, it encourages people to fake happiness.
What do you think? Am I just an old grumpy flibbertigibbet?
Until later my Imaginary Friends,
Éric
That’s a good point. I think it’s supposed to be more about finding something positive every day.
That’s a good point. I think it’s supposed to be more about finding something positive every day.