by Thomas Millington
Member since:
September 14, 2006

WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE YOU HAPPY?

June 10, 2008 04:52 PM UTC (Updated: June 10, 2008 04:58 PM UTC)
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A lot of people are not happy these days.  I want nothing more than for you to be happy.  Can I contribute to your happiness?  I surely would love to try.  A few people are already supremely happy.  If you are one of those then I am glad for you, and there is nothing more I can do.  Otherwise I am at your disposal.

What would it take to make you happy?  Money?  I honestly don't think that would help.  Even if it would I would not be able to satisfy you as I don't have very much.  I cannot hold your hand, not literally anyway.  Perhaps I could say something to you to make you happy.  What would you like to hear?  If I tell you something it would have to be the truth.  I don't believe in telling lies - except in a case of life or death.

If you are not happy tell me why.  I'll see what I can do.

Comments: 22

tiffany b. Jun 10, 2008, 5:06pm UTC
what a wonderful article money wouldnt make me happy but getting out of debt which were trying to do would aleviate alot of stress which in the end its the stress that makes us unhappy
Thomas Millington Jun 10, 2008, 5:16pm UTC
Tiffany: You are absolutely right. Stress is a terrible thing and can lead to numerous physical ailments. Getting into debt is easy and too many people fall into a pattern of overspending because they feel that by acquiring things that will make them happy. Overspending is an addiction like alcohol or drugs, the good feelings last but a few moments - the longer term results are devastating. Getting out of debt can be accomplished, but it takes time, patience with yourself and a lot of self discipline. Doing without some things that we really don't need takes practice and can be quite rewarding in itself. Bless you for trying. You will be successful and happiness will come your way.
Susan G. Jun 10, 2008, 5:31pm UTC
Nice of you to offer, but my unhappiness is just too complicated for a comment from
someone I don't know on the other end of the internet to fix. Luckily, I am not COMPLETELY unhappy when I am unhappy and sometimes I can find some happiness. AND, I'm working on it. :)
Thomas Millington Jun 10, 2008, 5:39pm UTC
Susan: I understand your unhappiness is complicated, however often times there is but a single root cause. Do you pray for guidance? I'm glad to know you're working on it. Keep trying; you will be successful.
flit . Jun 10, 2008, 6:40pm UTC
I'm happy :)

Nice of you to offer though
Thomas Millington Jun 10, 2008, 6:45pm UTC
Flit: I'm glad to hear that. So many are not.
Laura C. Jun 12, 2008, 9:25am UTC
i'm happy for the most part...i'd be happier though finally getting married again and having a family....but nothing big right? lol
Janet B. Jun 12, 2008, 9:28am UTC
I'm happy. Just sad because I am missing my Mom.
Flying by to say Happy Thursday.
Last day for Triple Points!
Morning
Thomas Millington Jun 12, 2008, 11:22am UTC
Laura: I believe getting married and having a family is indeed big. I hope all your dreams will be fulfilled.
Thomas Millington Jun 12, 2008, 11:23am UTC
Janet: I'm glad to know you're happy. Thank you for stopping by.
Austin Cushing Jun 12, 2008, 9:08pm UTC
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April H. Jun 12, 2008, 11:17pm UTC
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tiffany b. Jun 12, 2008, 11:20pm UTC
THE REASON I AM IN DEBT IS NOT FROM OVERSPENDING BUT FROM CRAPPY INSURANCE AND WITH MY OLDEST SPENDING A WHILE IN THE NICU WHEN HE WAS BORN EARLY I HAVE OVER 55000.00 IN HOSPITAL BILLS
Ashley P. Jun 14, 2008, 4:41pm UTC
I am happier today than before. I have been exercising regularly again -dancing, running, and swimming. I just got a new job and am finally out of debt. Life is going pretty well. All I need now is a pet. Lol! Maybe later.
Thomas Millington Jun 14, 2008, 6:56pm UTC
Ashley: Congratulations. You have made amazing progress. Now by all means get yourself a pet.
Mary McCartt Jun 14, 2008, 7:32pm UTC
I am happy because I am alive and have friends like you, Thomas, to talk with. Right now I am more than happy because I got my puppy! I posted her picture if you would like to see her, Thomas. She is so much fun.
How very kind you are to offer to bring some happiness into another's life.
Thomas Millington Jun 14, 2008, 10:30pm UTC
Mary: You are very kind. It is people like yourself that make Gather so much fun.
Cathi L. Nov 24, 2008, 1:39pm UTC
I saw this post from another post - top right hand corner that says "You might also like."

I'm a happy person so I'm not replying to ask for help, but I've seen you around Gather. Your comments are always so kind and your picture is very calming. I've been wanting to say that for a while. Just thought I'd pass that on. :)
Thomas Millington Nov 24, 2008, 1:59pm UTC
Cathi: You warmed my heart. Thank you.
Thomas Millington Nov 24, 2008, 2:00pm UTC
Kay: Very good advice. Thanks for posting.
Svetlana Goryacheva Nov 24, 2008, 5:28pm UTC
Just be happy yourself, my dear friend, and this will make me, as well as all your friends, happy. Do you know our Russian proverb - "don't have 100 rubles, but rather have 100 friends"? :-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.

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