What is the one thing that is missing in your life?

Philippines
August 10, 2008 11:23am CST
In the fast pace of today's life... It seems for me that my life is becoming monotonous, I have a cycle or routine that I follow every single day of my life. I'm always busy with one thing or another, I have an organization that I am the head of, I've got thesis stuff to worry about, and in between i have chores just like every other person. Right now I think that my life is like a very fast whirlwind of stuff to do, to plan, to report. I know some of you out there recognize that feeling. So right now, I think the one thing missing in my life is peace, a sense of calmness. Like being at peace with yourself, or taking some time off to enjoy the simpler things in life. It seems that as of the moment even though I desperately want to, I cannot spare even a single moment of my time for it. (at the moment while I am typing this I am waiting for my report to finish getting checked...) How about you?
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19 responses
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Not one thing but three: faith, hope and love; and yes, I'm missing a great deal of them in my life. I'm losing faith in Him, as I see myself drifting away from morality and the norms of the society. I found myself plunged into a deep and dark tunnel with no one to help me, no one to make me strong enough to go back to the once "normal" life that I'm having. And thus, I have no more hope left in my heart, no more reason to survive except for this tiny little creature growing inside me; for no matter how bad others see me, I cannot but let an innocent life go to waste because of my inadequacies. Love... yes love, I hunger for it everyday. As I've resigned to the fact that no man can ever make me happy, no man can ever love me unconditionally and with all his heart, I've resolved to focus my whole being to myself. Nobody loves me and I might as well accept that fact before insanity possesses my whole being... My apologies for giving in to my weird mentality and giving you this bizarre answers but I am speaking a matter of fact and this reality scares me to hell.
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• Philippines
11 Aug 08
Hi nun9ke, thanks for the advice, I appreciate it and I wish it's as easy as that. Right now, I only have 40 pesos in my pocket, enough for me to last this day until I get my salary this afternoon, an embarrassing amount, totaling to 3800 pesos, that I'll have to budget for 2 whole weeks including the payment for my rent, my vitamins, my weekly check-up and my food to eat... the basic things to survival. Thus, traveling is out of the question, even traveling to scenic spots just around this area. I cannot afford it.
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@nun9ke (42)
11 Aug 08
hi, How sad story you have.. don't be negative of urself.. Life is too beautiful to do sad and wasted things.. Really you have to look at the bright side of life, take for example an vacation on ur own and fly away to the beautiful places such as Paris/Jerman/Belgium or big apple even to asia maybe? Im not jokin.. do it for your own best will and you don't have to apologize.. Will you logout now the computer and go to arrange your travel.. it's good for u.. Best Regards,
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Hi maple_kisses, I just want youto know that no matter how bad things seem right now for you... There is always a silver lining, What doest kill you makes you stronger and I've learned a lot from this quote, and I've been to different kinds of hardships and especially financially, for ight now focus on loving yourself and your baby because nobody will love you if you dont love yourself... And always remember that you don't need a man or another person to feel loved, you can feel it from your friends and family but most of all from yourself and your baby... Hope my advise helps you and just hang in there...
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
11 Aug 08
We are on the same boat my friend. My self now days is the same as the sun showing in day time. And the moon showing in the night. The same cycle, no changes. A boring life indeed. I need some excitement in my life. I just don't know what is it i needed. I'm a little bit confused right now.
@hiddenwing (3719)
• China
10 Aug 08
I always wonder that I missed so much in my life though I am still young. I regret for my bad choices. Else, I am not just being me now. I don't treasure anything until I lost it. I am so stupid. However, yesterday is history, tomorrow is a misery. But today is a gift. Since I have the present to handle, why I always lingers my memory in the past regreting my lost.
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@jingke (106)
• China
11 Aug 08
Have you ever slow down to think about the necessity of the things you do and the worries you worried.For one thing,daily routine you must do means it is necessary,but you can't find out significancy at present.However there is also something that you have no necessity doing.In my lot,someone ever started a discussion on how to get out of depression.In the discussion,the writer provide some suggestion which I didn't know how to put into practise.Here comes the suggestion.1)recognize my state of mind.2)press my hold button.3)identify my immidiate needs.4)express my needs calmly and write ever it's necessary.5)then tears out. I am sure they are good methods.unfortunately,I can not catch the pramary.Maybe they will help you out.Don't forget to help me out when you get the pramary.Haha
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
thanks jingke, I'll try it hope it works... I just get so panicked withthe deadlines that sometimes I doubt myslef and end up working harder than ever to make sure I do it properly... lolz, It would be nice to just sit back and relax though...
• Canada
10 Aug 08
the thing that is missing in my life is a beatiful girl. once i get married, i guess, everything will be fine for me. its not that i can't live without a girl, just that i want to make my own life living, u know.
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• Sweden
10 Aug 08
in my case that would be some real friends i got 1 real friend but all my other friends are just cocky and like weird but i guess ill have to find someone i can really trust :)
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@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
11 Aug 08
The main thing that's missing in my life is romance. We're not talking booty (although that's missing, too); we're talking romance- great dates, eating out, fun activities, flowers, sharing secrets, romantic surprises, and so on. But who am I kidding, I'm kind of too busy with work (I have 3 jobs plus pocket money work like Mylot) and politics (I'm active in the Green Party and with ADAPT, a national disability rights group). So when am I going to find time for someone who matter how ideal for me they are?
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
don't worry cripfemme when that lady comes I'm sure you'll have time for her... Besides you never know you might meet her in one of your jobs or within your party... So don't lose hope... In my case, after these year maybe my sched will be a bit better... lolz...
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
10 Aug 08
i would have to say my health is missing from life. i have bad days and good days. i have no cartlidge in both of my knees and suffer constant pain from them. i cannot work as i cannot stand for any length of time and i am in constant pain from this :-(
• Philippines
10 Aug 08
I agree having good health is really important to aperson... I hope your situation gets better...
• United States
11 Aug 08
The thing missing the most in my life is money no matter how hard I try it just doesnt come in when I need it the most and never have any really to spend on myself which totally sucks.
@pkraj111 (2458)
• India
10 Aug 08
Hi, The thing I am missing most is family life. Most of the time I will be spending in office for extra time even though it is not necessary to do. I will be delegating some work to others and sit back even if I am not the one executing it. It is absolutely waste of time but unavoidable. Even now I am in office(its 10PM here) with absolutely nothing to do but continuing as my boss insists so. Hope you dont do that with your subs
• Philippines
10 Aug 08
your boss might just want you for company hehe... :) anyways spending time with family is always healthy but i understand that sometimes were too busy for them in your case your boss keeps you busy in mine.... well i got a lot of school responsibilities, anyways I'm sure your boss will take a hint or two if he hears you say that you miss your family when speaking with other workmates... Hope things wrk out.....
@zeny_zion (1283)
• Philippines
10 Aug 08
all i want for now is to have my own house and lot. of course to do that i have to money enough money to buy one. hahaha i got everything almost everything except for a house and lot.
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
it's nice to know that you've got almost everything hope that house and lot thing comes true... It'll come in its own tme I guess... :)
• United States
11 Aug 08
I would have to say money is the big thing missing right now. Money to go back to school, to travel, etc.
10 Aug 08
Huuuuuuuuuu,personally i think it's falling in love with the right one i guess!
• Philippines
10 Aug 08
Hi flexydammy, at first when I started to create this discussion I was thinking of saying the same answer but then I thought that it'll come of its own accord besides as i said earlier I'm a bit busy. But I do understand your Point of view, it is so hard to look for mr. right when most of them are mr. right now's... thanks for the response...
• United States
11 Aug 08
The one thing missing in my life is love, I think. I've fallen in love with a person once before, but it ends up they did not like me back. It really made me discouraged.
@emskoneko (805)
• United States
10 Aug 08
I feel right now that I need independence from my parents. I'm looking towards getting a job, finishing my studies as soon and as properly as possible, and having money to support myself.
• United States
10 Aug 08
Travel, I think! I can get bored in the same place for too long.
@nun9ke (42)
11 Aug 08
hi.. Some of us speaks the truth of our selfs about our things that are missing in our lifes besides somebody else lifes.. I think/I guess.. Sorry but it's life allright that somethings good and awful are in it. That's normal u know.. sometimes we have just to think positive.. One way or another we have to get out of the routine lines.. yes we can.. :-) But sitting here infront of the computer can't get us anywhere unless we have it logout... lol.. We have discussed anything and everything.. Thank You & Best Regards,
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
10 Aug 08
i would like to have a male companion to go out & eat with, take in a movie etc. i have been by myself sooo long don't guess anybody would put up w/me or vice versa.
@Harmonie (93)
• United States
10 Aug 08
Your health is the most important thing in this world.We must alway's put God first in our lives and everything else will fall into place.This is what most people are missing God.He is the key to success,peace,happiness,joy,and prosperity.Once,we find him everything else we will find as well.