tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post4914461879869325092..comments2024-03-10T00:44:49.280-05:00Comments on This & That: Grrrrrr!! Why are we so angry?!?!Susannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-37731817230066995662011-06-14T20:48:20.733-05:002011-06-14T20:48:20.733-05:00Observant,I really loved your comment! So much go...Observant,I really loved your comment! So much good stuff in it. I think you have us figured out pretty well! :) Thanks for taking the time to share what you did!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-82311379139279201012011-06-12T08:20:43.322-05:002011-06-12T08:20:43.322-05:00Sorry for the double post! Blame it on the mouse.....Sorry for the double post! Blame it on the mouse...hahaha...observant observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854462112422242194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-68296327500013436522011-06-12T08:18:40.485-05:002011-06-12T08:18:40.485-05:00I've never been to America, so I don't kno...I've never been to America, so I don't know the reality there, though it's been the constant exposure to anyone in the world. America does this, America does that, and many nations who don't have enough confidence and strong tradition, become the follower of the American life style. You have American Idol, we also have the version of Indonesian Idol, you have all those reality shows, we follow through. <br /><br />I suppose America has always wanted to maintain to be number one in everything, so it becomes a burden to any American, to be the light of the world. The most in everything. That in the end will be a trigger of anger. American should learn to relax a bit. Like one line of a movie said (eat, love and pray),that many Americans should learn the art of "doing nothing" and enjoy it.<br /><br />But I suppose, I also don't know the border of being "in the joy of doing nothing" and being in pursuing a "meaningful life". ;-)<br /><br />I also agree with what Suror said, that consumerism has swallowed many Americans. I think many reaizes that, but too difficult to escape from all the entice of the "glittering goods". Many Indonesians have fallen to that trap as well. <br /><br />And perhaps Americans also have the habits of critizising everything, even themselves. It's good for one thing, but perhas too much critic will only ends up in bitter taste in everyone's mouth. No one seems easy to be satisfied. <br /><br />American should begin to see all other nations around them and start to think that they're somehow must be better than other, and praise the Lord. Be grateful. <br /><br />Well, this is from someone who watches a lot of American movie....;)observant observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854462112422242194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-56635144575735566652011-06-12T08:09:56.743-05:002011-06-12T08:09:56.743-05:00I've never been to America, so I don't kno...I've never been to America, so I don't know the reality there, though it's been the constant exposure to anyone in the world. America does this, America does that, and many nations who don't have enough confidence and strong tradition, become the follower of the American life style. You have American Idol, we also have the version of Indonesian Idol, you have all those reality shows, we follow through. <br />I suppose American has always wanted to maintain to be number one in everything, so it becomes a burden to any American, I suppose, to be the light of the world. The most of everything. That in the end will be a trigger of anger. American should learn to relax a bit. Like one line of a movie said (eat, love and pray), many Americans should learn the art of "doing nothing" and enjoy it.<br /><br />But I suppose, I also don't know the border of being "in the joy of doing nothing" and being in pursuing a "meaningful life". ;-)observant observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854462112422242194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-67216459260568668092011-06-12T07:55:13.963-05:002011-06-12T07:55:13.963-05:00That! Was an excellent point! Too many ads telli...That! Was an excellent point! Too many ads telling us we need this or that to make us happy. Then we buy it on credit, run up debt and are stuck in the cycle of trying to satisfy our souls with STUFF when stuff doesn't fill the holes in our hearts.<br /><br />I love Paul's saying about learning to be content no matter what situation he is in. This should be our goal. Be content with what we have and realize THINGS do not make us happy in the long run.<br /><br />Great observation!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-58859243710787834332011-06-12T02:09:34.909-05:002011-06-12T02:09:34.909-05:00I think Americans have unfair expectations and whe...I think Americans have unfair expectations and when life doesn't turn out the way they want they get angry. Too much TV! :DSuroorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151400258859526990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-54091863902556127582011-06-09T07:28:43.221-05:002011-06-09T07:28:43.221-05:00Yes, the joys of universal health care and free ed...Yes, the joys of universal health care and free education :)Rebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561986047548051036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-27184812799902155142011-06-08T10:25:28.768-05:002011-06-08T10:25:28.768-05:00Yes, I agree: as a whole it seems we are fearful a...Yes, I agree: as a whole it seems we are fearful and angry...or at least that's what the media tells me and I sense! But I think for some it's just a particular issue (or three) that boils their blood. Like I can be having a merry day and ONE THING just makes me angry. Like reading about polygyny which isn't common here, but just my reading about it makes me angry. Samer and Andrew have been at the receiving ends of my "how dare they?!" rants! :D<br /><br />Oh, you live in Happyland! How lovely!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740924465958245224.post-55328535512247280212011-06-08T02:35:56.133-05:002011-06-08T02:35:56.133-05:00I have to say, I think this is very true. American...I have to say, I think this is very true. American society maybe more so than individual Americans, strike me as very angry and very fearful. It's like people are constantly "waiting for the other shoe to drop". <br /><br />On a side note, Denmark has consistently been declared the happiest country in the world for several years now :PRebekka @ Becky's Kaleidoscopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561986047548051036noreply@blogger.com