Been there too many times to count, you got this!

Wow, that sounds like a labour of love!

Hi all,

I have enjoyed all of the replies in this thread, and it has brought me happiness to read about yours.

I also recognize that not everyone is feeling joy right now, and that’s ok too, life is not always fun to live, sometimes it’s downright brutal. If you’re going through a time like that, I wish you the best in getting through it, there are few forces stronger than the power of the human will.

I think there are a few main themes here in the replies that seem to be spirit boosters, and let’s be honest none of these are unexpected, but I think it can be nice to have a reminder of what’s good.

In no particular order :

• Pets
• Family
• Friends
• Children
• Partners
• Accomplishments
• Projects
• Art
• Hobbies
• Freedom
• Teaching
• Health

Now I don’t think you need to have every one of these things in your life to truly be happy, but if you’re feeling like nothing is bringing you joy, maybe one of these things might.

I think most importantly, gratitude is the attitude, if something is making your life better, taking a second to recognize it can make it feel even better. If someone is bringing you joy, make sure they know it deep down in their soul ❤️

I’m glad you are enjoying it, and as am I, it’s been so nice to read about all the good in everyone’s lives.

I feel like Lemmy is kind of like anything else in that you get out of it what you put into it to a degree.

New life is the gift that keeps on giving ❤️

A good life partner really makes it all easier imo

Hell ya, I’m a teetotaler myself. Nothing like sobriety over the long term, keep up the good work!

Gaming with the pals, one of the great pleasures in life, I’m glad you have that going for you!

My pleasure, it’s actually brought me great joy to read about everyone else’s slices of happiness 🙂

This is so fucking cool, nobody I know has a crow bro. How did y’all grow to be friends?

I think that not feeling any semblance of happiness is a feature of life at certain times, and I’m sorry that you are feeling that way. The world is neither a place of good or bad, but a mix of both, and if you’re not able to see both sides, you’re missing something. I hope that you’re able to find some happiness in your life, and if it’s at all in your control, I suggest you open yourself up to letting it in.

That’s awesome, I used to teach guitar, and I wish I had thought of that as an idea for incorporating into a lesson.

That’s awesome! Dovetails a plenty in your future!

Rest well and I hope you make a full recovery and enjoy this time of peace in your life

Oh buddy, I’m right there with you. I just got a free cpu and mobo off marketplace and got my own thing running, I had so much fun figuring it all out

I think a lot of people find that stressful, but really you get to tailor a big party that includes all of the closest people in your life to see you celebrate love

Aw man, that’s the best stuff, isn’t it

Nice!

What is life without good friends and music? I’m glad you have both of things bringing you joy right now.

Ya, sometimes life can feel so overwhelming and I long for death, not in like a suicidal way, but just like the absence of the stress of everything