A Suri

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• "Never quite enough" is truly a double edge sword - for good, as it pushes us to strive for better, or for ill if it is used to wound, to hurt, to make us feel inadequate. I use it for my work, life or creation to keep improving my skill and not rest on my last laurel. I even want to be the best in my silly word game I play everyday. I see that in you, Jonathan. We can't help it as we are part of the forward looking, optimistic kind of people who want to be "better" at everything.

  Post: Never Quite Enough

  Link to comment from September 21, 2024

• Dennis, I got a funny true story of losing a car. It happened when I went to a liquor store, got my purchasing done, came out and my car was GONE. The parking lot was small, about 10-12 cars spaces. I looked around, finally saw my orange Volvo across the street, which is a pretty busy commercial district street. It had rolled down a slight sloping parking lot, crossed the street and went to stop in the gas station across the road. I had forgotten to set a parking break and left it in neutral [a 4 speed, manual Volvo of old] before rushing into the store. I felt so light headed with joy and relief. How lucky was that! I could have caused a tragic incident if someone had hit that Volvo of mine and got injured. And I bet you felt the same when your Honda beeped back at you in the Lowe's parking lot.

  Post: Delayed Reaction

  Link to comment from May 15, 2024

• Amen. My family is half way around the world. And that is far enough for me to live my live the way I want. The squabbles/jealousy and fights are annoying in family.

  Post: A Quiet Life

  Link to comment from March 23, 2024

• Mixed martial arts movies! I laughed out loud, since you've described me to a T. Quiet, peace and alone to do what I want to accomplish is the same trait I found in myself. I often wonder why I love watching so-called 'violent' shows. I justify it as celebrating victory for the good guys. A pacifist who can defend him/herself but not an aggressive person looking for a fight. But you also have to keep in mind what such a person had to do in order to be able to accomplish that level of skill. Very much like the discipline in saving, investing and being reasonable in everyday living. As for the financial end of life, I think we always have enough, even when we had so little compare to now in retirement. How much you need is determined by who you are.

  Post: A Quiet Life

  Link to comment from March 23, 2024

• Thank you for your post - just fits my life [our lives] exactly - married, no kids, relatives are far away and almost inconsequential to our lives. Your article segs with my recent notes to myself - death/dying, inheritance, etc. Keep them coming, please.

  Post: Just the Two of Us

  Link to comment from October 14, 2023

• R. Quinn, I see your point. Well, I didn't think I aim for "boring" either. But when I tell my life story it feels 'boring' to most who seeks adventures and high life, stylishly embellished. Contentment is my goal, but I'm not the most exciting characters either. lol. I love reading your opinions, by the way.

  Post: My Superpower

  Link to comment from February 28, 2023

• Thank you for saying it!! Boring life is beautiful. Mine is not much different that yours - work, got married, got a degree, work some more then retired as soon as I thought I had enough, at 51 in 2000. Oops! Lost 1/2 of my IRA investment since I didn't know what I was doing. But all in all this boring life of mine is a good life. No high drama of needs for anything. So luck was on my side also. I think if you can divorce yourself from wanting what was shown to you in commerce/influence/social medias, and find your own path to contentment, you'll be lucky too.

  Post: My Superpower

  Link to comment from February 28, 2023