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[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

I'd rather be unsatisfied my whole life than be satisfied by mediocrity.

See, and I'm no longer interested in being displeased and unhappy with everything like I used to be, because nothing could live up to my expectations.

So I look for beauty everywhere... focus on the things that matter most, and understand that not everything can be the textbook definition of "perfect" or the way I want them to be.
I don't feel that I'm "satisfied by mediocrity," or blind to reality, but rather that I've learned to appreciate the things that bring me joy, without trying to put endless conditions on them.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

See, and I'm no longer interested in being displeased and unhappy with everything like I used to be, because nothing could live up to my expectations.

So I look for beauty everywhere... focus on the things that matter most, and understand that not everything can be the textbook definition of "perfect" or the way I want them to be.
I don't feel that I'm "satisfied by mediocrity," or blind to reality, but rather that I've learned to appreciate the things that bring me joy, without trying to put endless conditions on them.

You sure are perfect.

[takenbythesky]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

See, and I'm no longer interested in being displeased and unhappy with everything like I used to be, because nothing could live up to my expectations.

So I look for beauty everywhere... focus on the things that matter most, and understand that not everything can be the textbook definition of "perfect" or the way I want them to be.
I don't feel that I'm "satisfied by mediocrity," or blind to reality, but rather that I've learned to appreciate the things that bring me joy, without trying to put endless conditions on them.

That's a great way to look at life!

Similar attitude here. I try to live thinking that there are bad things but also 1,000 beautiful things each and every day. I just try and look for those 1,000 beautiful things(thank you, Annie Lennox). It sure ain't easy sometimes.

-Justin

[amber]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

See, and I'm no longer interested in being displeased and unhappy with everything like I used to be, because nothing could live up to my expectations.

So I look for beauty everywhere... focus on the things that matter most, and understand that not everything can be the textbook definition of "perfect" or the way I want them to be.
I don't feel that I'm "satisfied by mediocrity," or blind to reality, but rather that I've learned to appreciate the things that bring me joy, without trying to put endless conditions on them.

I try that, too. Also, especially with music, i've known so many music snobs that i hate it. So when i like something, It's very visceral, and i don't usually analyze it or put to many conditions on it. I mean, i hardly can, really... Gosh, i'm usually just really happy that i have something to be happy about! Cause life ain't no barrel of roses over here, know what i'm sayin, J?

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

You sure are perfect.

Oh, hush, ya little sarcastic brat.

There's not a single perfect thing about me... I'm just trying to create my own path to a happy life by changing the things I can change in my world, and trying to learn what's worth being disappointed in and what isn't.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Oh, hush, ya little sarcastic brat.

There's not a single perfect thing about me... I'm just trying to create my own path to a happy life by changing the things I can change in my world, and trying to learn what's worth being disappointed in and what isn't.

well . . . maybe one thing

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

That's a great way to look at life!

Similar attitude here. I try to live thinking that there are bad things but also 1,000 beautiful things each and every day. I just try and look for those 1,000 beautiful things(thank you, Annie Lennox). It sure ain't easy sometimes.

It's definitely not always easy, Mr. Adorable ( )... so I shouldn't have worded my first post in a way that sounded as if I'm always successful at it.
But I try.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by amber

Cause life ain't no barrel of roses over here, know what i'm sayin, J?

I know exactly what you're saying. Which is why, more and more, I see how important it is to have something (or some things) from which you can try to derive pure enjoyment without the usual conditions and potential disappointments.

So when Stevie has some clunkers, I like to focus more on the songs that I truly love, and then on the aspects of the clunkers that I enjoy.

Of course, I couldn't find anything that I enjoyed about that "Lily Girl" song....

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

well . . . maybe one thing

I know this quote is soooo three years ago... ... but you're going the right way for a smacked bottom.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I know this quote is soooo three years ago... ... but you're going the right way for a smacked bottom.

well, its about time ya went down that road

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Of course, I couldn't find anything that I enjoyed about that "Lily Girl" song....

Yes but we haven't heard it yet. Her vocal could change the whole thing. That's Stevie.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Yes but we haven't heard it yet. Her vocal could change the whole thing. That's Stevie.

True, very true. And I almost mentioned that.

[takenbythesky]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Yes but we haven't heard it yet. Her vocal could change the whole thing. That's Stevie.

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

True, very true. And I almost mentioned that.

I wonder how she delivers the line, "...And then something in the mail comes."

-Justin

[amber]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I wonder how she delivers the line, "...And then something in the mail comes."

-Justin

I *wonder* too. I've been trying a few things out...

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I wonder how she delivers the line, "...And then something in the mail comes."

-Justin

I said the same thing anout "I am a cliffdweller from the old school" and she nailed it AND - I pretty much despise the expression "old school" as it is WAY WAY WAY overused