“…happiness is to be had in living for another”. (Leo Tolstoy, “Family Happiness”).
I second that.
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Perhaps this is the appeal of religion: that instead of living for oneself, you are living for God or an equivalent deity/ies. But I find living for my friends, family, and future lover- is more than sufficient to living a fulfilling life. Also, someone should remind the religious that living for God should not involve having to obey his every whim, or be subject to eternal damnation.
Amen to that! Love doesn’t mean obeying every whim. Successful marriage ( or friendship) is based on mutual trust and being able to discuss differences and miisunderstandings honestly. It also benefits from self- knowledge, the ability to accept criticism, and determination to put things right.
Perhaps this is the appeal of religion: that instead of living for oneself, you are living for God or an equivalent deity/ies. But I find living for my friends, family, and future lover- is more than sufficient to living a fulfilling life. Also, someone should remind the religious that living for God should not involve having to obey his every whim, or be subject to eternal damnation.
Amen to that! Love doesn’t mean obeying every whim. Successful marriage ( or friendship) is based on mutual trust and being able to discuss differences and miisunderstandings honestly. It also benefits from self- knowledge, the ability to accept criticism, and determination to put things right.