I'm seventeen, going on eighteen in december. You've probably heard this many times before, and don't want to hear it again--BUT it's the only way I can really say it
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'Sometimes I feel like I have nothing even though I have everything anyone could possibly want. What's missing?'
Honestly, I know how you feel on this one. Its hard to put our lives into perspective sometimes and it can often seem contraditory.
All I can suggest is to find things that really make you feel good, particular friends, a favourite hobby, some kind of achievement you want. I dont know exactly what would work for you, but try and find something that you get a really lasting sense of satisfaction.
If you can come to grips with what you really enjoy and what you really want, its much easier to have a stable life, that isn't so transient.
However, if you really have no idea, I'd say just keep trying new things till you find something you want to stick with. New experiences are great and every one narrows down what you want and dont want.
I know all this is vague, but I can't give any specific - do this, it will make you happy. If I could, I'd be much better off myself :)
Thanks for the advice. It's nice to know that there are other people out there who have felt what I'm feeling right now. I appreciate your help! And I'll stay faithful, maybe something will pop up eventually.
I obviously don't really know you, but I can kind of understand what you mean. Indifference to everything - I got it. Satisfaction is hard to obtain, and honestly I don't feel like I'm there most of the time either...BUT, I think you need to find something that really fills you inside. Something that when you do it you really feel like you do it with a 100% of yourself and you get so consumed by it, its just amazing. When you find THAT you might feel a little more satisfied.
When it comes to relationships, you probably just haven't found someone that fits you best. I know you probably hate it if I say you are still young and blah blah blah, but you are. Enjoy the company of others for now, have fun with your good friends, SEE THINGS! The guy/girl/alien w.e will come to u so suddenly you'll be surprised. This still the 1/4 of your life (in average lol). Enjoy.
I'll keep searching, definitely! Haha, and I can't wait until the guy/girl/alien appears. Thanks for your advice, I'll think more about what I enjoy doing.
I think that the issue is that you don't particularly have a goal. If you had a goal, your life would immediately assume a shape (the shape is essentially yours to mold). As well it is always good to look at life from a different perspective. Any situation, so-called issue or object in life is only how you perceive it. If something seems boring to you look at it from a different angle. Also I advise you to take something-of-a course called the landmark forum. :) hope it helped.
I looked into the the course you suggested and it's available near me. I'll go check it out the next time I'm around that area. Thanks for your advice (:
Wow, thanks. So, are you mad with the world, or would this actually help me? If it's about donating and volunteering, I've done it many times. I've even donated my first car, that was a nice memory. Both sides of my family have always been giving, since they had to go through many hardships in the Vietnam war. Ever since then, we have been very charitable. I've gone to countries where abandoned children were used to get money from foreigners. You'd have to give them food or they'd just give the money they made for the day to whoever "owns" them. It's all very nice and I try my best to be the change I want to see in the world everyday. But... that's not my problem.
I'm somewhat glad to hear that you're going through the same thing. It's tough being stuck in one spot, not knowing if your life will change or stay the same. I've tried so hard to find what makes me happy in life, I'm just kind of frustrated with my results so far. I'll definitely keep trying, though. You're right about the mom/dad thing. My parents are separated, and they lead to totally different lifestyles. I'm gone back and forth between them a million times and even tried moving out to a different city on my own. It didn't end so well since I'm underage, and my parents are very protective of me.
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What's missing?'
Honestly, I know how you feel on this one. Its hard to put our lives into perspective sometimes and it can often seem contraditory.
All I can suggest is to find things that really make you feel good, particular friends, a favourite hobby, some kind of achievement you want. I dont know exactly what would work for you, but try and find something that you get a really lasting sense of satisfaction.
If you can come to grips with what you really enjoy and what you really want, its much easier to have a stable life, that isn't so transient.
However, if you really have no idea, I'd say just keep trying new things till you find something you want to stick with. New experiences are great and every one narrows down what you want and dont want.
I know all this is vague, but I can't give any specific - do this, it will make you happy. If I could, I'd be much better off myself :)
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And I'll stay faithful, maybe something will pop up eventually.
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Indifference to everything - I got it.
Satisfaction is hard to obtain, and honestly I don't feel like I'm there most of the time either...BUT, I think you need to find something that really fills you inside. Something that when you do it you really feel like you do it with a 100% of yourself and you get so consumed by it, its just amazing.
When you find THAT you might feel a little more satisfied.
When it comes to relationships, you probably just haven't found someone that fits you best. I know you probably hate it if I say you are still young and blah blah blah, but you are. Enjoy the company of others for now, have fun with your good friends, SEE THINGS! The guy/girl/alien w.e will come to u so suddenly you'll be surprised. This still the 1/4 of your life (in average lol). Enjoy.
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I'll go check it out the next time I'm around that area. Thanks for your advice (:
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If it's about donating and volunteering, I've done it many times.
I've even donated my first car, that was a nice memory.
Both sides of my family have always been giving, since they had to go through many hardships in the Vietnam war. Ever since then, we have been very charitable.
I've gone to countries where abandoned children were used to get money from foreigners. You'd have to give them food or they'd just give the money they made for the day to whoever "owns" them.
It's all very nice and I try my best to be the change I want to see in the world everyday.
But... that's not my problem.
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I'll definitely keep trying, though. You're right about the mom/dad thing. My parents are separated, and they lead to totally different lifestyles. I'm gone back and forth between them a million times and even tried moving out to a different city on my own. It didn't end so well since I'm underage, and my parents are very protective of me.
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