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Bird’s Eye Views
Tag Archives: dissatisfaction
Fulfillment
Well, we made it to the penultimate day of 2020. It’s a day to ponder and reconcile how we interfaced with the world and our dreams. Today is a good time to do this before we get caught up in … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, philosophy
Tagged attainment, dissatisfaction, fulfillment, happiness
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Discontented
Around this time of each year I schedule a meditative evaluation of my levels of discontent. The shift into autumn weather conditions is conducive to this. At first glance, discontent is a state of mind that seems negative, and should … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Health, Politics, religion
Tagged contentedness, discontented, dissatisfaction, happiness, satisfaction, suffering
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Whiner’s Day
Happy Whiner’s Day or should I say, Unhappy Whiner’s Day? Choose the one you prefer. Today we “celebrate” the complainers who gripe annoyingly about things we find trivial and unimportant. Just the act of writing about Whiner’s Day places me … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Meanderings, Politics
Tagged complainers, dissatisfaction, griping
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Dissatisfaction And Greed
Jorge sniffed his coffee, took a sip, then slouched into the sofa. He flashed a wry grin at me. “Do you feel satisfied today?” I gave him a nod with my firm reply that I certainly felt happy and satisfied … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Friendship, Health, Meanderings, Politics, religion
Tagged dissatisfaction, gratitude, greed, hording, satisfaction, self-centeredness, selfishness, thankfulness
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Reaction To Circumstances
While clearing some storm debris near the riverbank in my backyard last week, I encountered a bull snake. Instinctively, I froze in place for a few moments. Then I studied the snake because of its superficial resemblance to a rattlesnake. … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Controversy, Health, Meanderings, Politics, religion
Tagged circumstances, desire, dissatisfaction, emotional reactions, greed, neediness, poverty, satisfaction, wealth
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Elsewhere
Most of us are not fond of waiting in line. Most of us seem not to be completely satisfied with our present circumstances. We like to escape or go somewhere besides the place we’re now at. If you’re in Great … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, Hometown, Meanderings, Travel
Tagged dissatisfaction, impatience
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