Comments on: Life Is NOT About Being Happy

By: j.k.lynn

j.k.lynn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:13:14 +0000

Mmmm, coffee! Good advice.

By: stephent

stephent — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:14:44 +0000

Thanks for your comments Jen. I have been having a difficult time lately and have been striving desperately to find happiness. Then I realised that the world is not here to make me happy and this thought has brought me much peace. Thanks again.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:11:36 +0000

Trying not to respond to your blog with a blog.

I think the best way to keep it plain and simple is to tell you how proud I am of you for figuring this out. I see so much of myself in you. This is the kind of thing you really do have to figure out for yourself, and I’ve got a huge smile on my face knowing that you’ve had this revelation. Just know that this is a process you will continue the rest of your life. Your goal will change as your situation changes. That’s okay. Once you figure out what it is you want out of life, ask yourself if the things you are currently doing are helping you to achieve that goal. If not, get them out of the way. Say no to people (except me, of course) and stop doing the things that only turn into frequent distractions.

I wish only the best for you!

By: j.k.lynn

j.k.lynn — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:24:42 +0000

I will and I’ve missed you as well. I’m planning on returning full force to the blogging world soon, I think I had a few things to sort out before that could happen. I will try to be easier on myself.

By: Waiter

Waiter — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:23:41 +0000

jen, you are cute and your writing style is great. Keep it up~!~

By: j.k.lynn

j.k.lynn — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:54:52 +0000

Clay, what an incredibly nice thing to say. Thank you! I’m lucky to have many of them too.

By: clay freeman

clay freeman — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:43:10 +0000

Your friends and family are very lucky to have someone like you in their lives. OH and your puppies too. Love your writing.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:03:22 +0000

How I’ve missed you and your words. Your precious thoughts, places you’ve been. If I know anything for sure, I know you’ll figure how and when and what … and you’ll get it.

Be gentle with yourself.

By: j.k.lynn

j.k.lynn — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:07:42 +0000

I agree and no worries, I’m still playing. Now, I just need to kickstart a jump back into blogging regularly. I miss it!

By: MBerg

MBerg — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:04:54 +0000

It’s a good thing that you are realizing. I’ve had a year from hell, and got to wrestle with much the same thing – and came (a year ago) to a similar realization. It’s been good.

But along with that realization comes the need to forgive yourself and, once in a while, rest.

And so while life’s adversities and challenges ARE what make us better, you need to forgive yourself the occasional beer or epi of “Scrubs” or diversion into something you enjoy. “All work and no play” may not make Jen a dull girl, but one needs to seek balance, I think, even in terms of finding meaning in the mundane.