all of the setbacks and tough times I have experienced in my life. I find that I can learn more about myself and the world from the negative experiences in my life.

Does anyone ever feel like you just want to go away from society and be alone for a long time so you can just read, read, and reflect. I wish there was more time for us to read more.
 
I feel like in our culture, we are running around doing things all day that distract us from thinking, and doing otherwise is just not normal. I feel like maybe if we all turned off the tv -- turned off that football game -- and just sat alone and read for the duration of one football game, maybe the world may be a better place. Maybe not even read, maybe just sit alone and think. Maybe have a discussion with another person or group. I feel like we do not take time in our culture to value these important things. Instead we walk around mindlessly, unhappy in most moments in the day. I wish I had the answer to how we can be happy most moments, and unhappy in some, but I feel there is no set answer for that.

For me... happiness comes when I give back.
What makes you happy?

Take Care All,
Jill

My phone rang about 5-10 minutes ago and it was my best friend from school.