What are the three most important things in your life?

@dorannmwin (36392)
United States
November 9, 2009 11:36am CST
I know that there are many things in our lives that are important, it could be people it could be material objects, it could be most anything. Please share with me what the three most important things in your life are and why these things are so important to you. For me the three most important things in my life are: 1. My family. 2. My friends. 3. The roof over my head. The reason that these three things are so very important to me is that without any one of these, I don't feel like my life would be as happy as it is today. I've got a great family and friends and since we've moved into our own home, I've found a sanity that I didn't know existed.
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
10 Nov 09
This is a good discussion because we all have things that are important to us and that we are thankful to have,and one thing more people need to do is give thanks for the things they have instead of complaining so much,and the three most important things to me are my family including my wife who I love and I do not know where I would be without her,my friends who hangout with us,and are always there for us,and my job even though I hate it it helps me and my wife get the things we need and want,and it is helping us save for our future plans,like getting out own car,and our own double wide,and starting our own family by having kids.
• United States
22 Dec 09
I always try to be honest,and I know how blessed I am to have the job even if I do not like it because it helps put food on the table for me and my wife,and it helps us buy the stuff we need and want,and I know if I did not have my family and friends I would not have nothing,and I would be like a lost zombie wandering around waiting for the end if I did not have my wife.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
11 Nov 09
You are such a humble person to say that the job that you don't like is one of the most important things in your life. I really like that you were able to say that. And you are most definitely right, your family and your friends are also very important things in life as well.
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
10 Nov 09
I like your discussion here. For me, I share your answer which is my family being the first one. Actually, God comes first. Then my family and then happiness. I don't care about anything else except these 3. They are what make or break me. I think that a simple life is one of the best form of living ever..
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
13 Nov 09
That's true..
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I agree with you about having a simple life. We too try to keep our lives simple because if we were to bite off more than we could chew, I don't think that our lives would be very enjoyable at all.
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@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
15 Mar 10
hmm that is hard to choose just three things that are important to me. There are so many things in my life that are important to me that picking just three is hard. 1. My faith. Withot my faith I dont know where I would be. 2. My family (including my boyfriend) they mean the world to me and I wuld be lost without them. 3. My friends They supported me through so much that its hard not to consider them my friends.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
15 Mar 10
All of these are very important things to have in our lives. It isn't even a question in my mind that I wouldn't be the person that I am without having any of these three things in my life.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
9 Nov 09
I think that I would say th most important thing for me is my relationshiop with God and my family and keeping reasonably healthy to fulfill whatever I am to fulfill whilst on this earth. I am so happy that you now have a home. May you continue to be happy and may your family be blessed.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
Sometimes I take my relationship with God for granted and I can't exactly explain why. I've always been a very religious person and I know that is one of the driving forces in my life. Thank you very much for making me think about that.
@rg0205 (2636)
• Hong Kong
9 Nov 09
I would have to say, family, career, health. Family is the obvious answer and followed by my career to help me and my family with financial matters and my health because without it, I can't do anything.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
9 Nov 09
All of these are indeed very important. The third that you've mentioned is indeed very important, but something that all too many people take for granted in their lives. I babysat my nieces today because their mother had to go to the gynecologist for a follow-up, she's been having issues since her youngest daughter was born 14 months ago. The news that they gave her today was not good at all. Basically, there is a really good chance that she has cervical cancer. She won't be able to have another child and will probably have to have a hysterectomy and chemo. She is only 23 years old.
@rg0205 (2636)
• Hong Kong
9 Nov 09
Oh my. That's very sad news. I'm sorry to hear. I am constantly reminded to stay in good health because I have chronic anemia. It's genetic, not something that I've done to myself because of poor eating habits. I am easily susceptible to infections. If it's flu season, I'm likely to be the first to catch it. I'm also inclined to get allergies (skin rashes, etc.) My immune system doesnt work as well as normal people. I'm lucky that I don't have anything else wrong with me other than that. I'm so sorry to hear about the sad news. I hope your family member gets treatment soon so she'll be okay.
• United States
10 Nov 09
I want to persue a Master's Degree in Psychology. My husband is persuing a Associates Degree in Communications and then will go on for a Bachelor's Degree in Communications.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
11 Nov 09
Psychology is a great field. When I was in college, that was my minor, I found everything about it so very interesting. I would have loved to have been able to make a career in psychology.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
10 Nov 09
for me, first of all is God, second is my family and third is my work and health... these are the things that are the most important to me... take care and have a nice day...
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
And all of these things are indeed very important in everyone's lives.
@Shebang (244)
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
The three most important things in my life: 1. My Faith (Without it I might be living purpose-less) 2. My dreams (It keeps me passionate with the things I do) 3. Family and friends (Reminds me of how good it is to be alive) And yes, those are the things that keep me sane too.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I agree with you, without the things that are important in our lives, I think all of us would be insane. Thanks for sharing.
10 Nov 09
Hi, The three most important things in my life are, 1, my family, 2. My Health and 3. my friends. My family is so very important to me as they are what makes me whole. Without my health then I couldn't function,and as I have lost my two closest friends to cancer,while still young, in recent years then the friends I still have are very dear to me.I think when you lose someone you care for,or something bad happens to you then you find out what is really impotant in life. Id put family and friends above material things anyday.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I whole-heartedly agree with you. There are so many people that have never lost anyone that is important to them and when you do lose someone that is important to you, you learn to reevaluate the things that you see as important in your life.
@HansonFan (1653)
• United States
10 Nov 09
1. My pets. I have two dogs right now that are my children. They never turn on you and I have had family members turn on me before. My dogs and past pets never have and never will. 2. My family and friends that I consider family. Unfortunately, this is a small list that includes two friends that I think will be lifelong friends, my mom, my grandmother, and my aunt. 3. Music - I adore music. It makes a day brighter and can bring a smile to myself in my worst of moods. I listen to it almost constantly (Itunes is going right now). I have songs that help with every situation I could be in and music is something that everyone can use to heal their wounds.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I am also a huge fan of music and I didn't even think about the impact that it has on my life. It is certainly true that music can bring you up when you are having a rough time in your life.
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
1. True, indeed. Most people do not realize this but Family is one of the most important things in life. May it be your real family, or the friends whom you treat as family, they are really important. They are your link to the past and the only ones who are likely to stick with you in the future. 2. For me, LOVE is important. Love from the people. We need love. Some people also reject this idea and some of them are very hard to love. However, we have a saying that those who are hardest to love are the ones who need it the most. Even the most unlovable person need to be loved. For without this, one cannot be truly happy. Also, families and friends cannot be real if there is no love. 3. And for the last thing that tops it all for me is FAITH IN GOD. Without this, people wouldn't have hope. Most of the time, it's unexplainable, especially if the person is not really religious. However, religious or not, there will always come a point when a person is down and he has nowhere to look but UP there. Without faith in God, one would not get through life with success and contentment.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
For me, family has always been the one thing in my life that is of utmost importance. However, I've also seen people that do indeed take their family for granted and those people make me very sad. Thank you for sharing.
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
It would be: my family and my relationship with them; my family's health and mine; and my dignity. I gain my strength and inspiration from my children and other family members. We support each other through rough and trying times. We often say: in health, there is wealth. That is really true. A healthy person does not spend anything for medicines and hospitalization. It is not easy to be hospitalized nowadays. My dignity is of 3rd importance to me. I don't want to lose it and feel disrespected and ethically treated. As we all strive for our self-worth and esteem, it would be very unfortunate if we are stripped of that by trampling on our rights as a person.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
You've said this so well. And, you've mentioned another one of the things that is important in everyone's life but that we so often take for granted. Thank you for sharing.
• India
10 Nov 09
the three most important things in life are........mobile , food , and friends...................
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
Can you explain mobile a little bit more. I'm not exactly sure that I know what you are talking about.
@aaguelo (69)
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
Oh, what a nice question. For me, 1. My God, for without Him I am nothing. 2. My family- my husband and my son. They are my treasures in this world. 3. Relatives and friends. We can't exist without our loved ones.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
The thought of going through life without my loved ones is a very sad thought indeed. My loved ones are very important to me.
@zhangfzoe (432)
• China
10 Nov 09
There are so many important thing in life. To me, my family is the most important.Second, myself . Third, the freedom. They are the three most important things in my life.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
Freedom is definitely one of those things in our lives that it is important, but it is also another one of the things in life that we so often take for granted. Thank you so much for bringing it out in the open.
@Preciousgem (1182)
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
The three most important thing in my life are 1, God, 2. family, 3. my boyfriend, God because he save my life in my sickness, when i was a baby, cause of epilepsy, i almost dying that times, and the doctor are surrendered on my sickness, but my mother and father put their trust and life in the lord, it is a miracle that until now i live, and forever i will trust and obey him, my family, because they support me in all my decision, and gave their everlasting love, my boyfriend because he gave me love the never ever compare, he cares for me, and never left me in every circumstances, and he is very sweet and concern.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
You certainly do have a wonderful reason to hold God in such high regard in your life. You truly are blessed to have the life that you have today.
• China
10 Nov 09
tough to rank the importance.. i love myself, my family , my friends, my worklife etc.. all these i need.. i don't wanna live without all i like..
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
I agree, I can't think of anything of importance in my life that I don't want to live without because as you grow older you realize that every aspect of your life is important in some way.
@neelimaravi (1793)
• India
10 Nov 09
hi dora, how are you, very nice topic yaar, my three most important things are: 1. MY family, 2. My kids, 3. My carrier. i am not working but as a housewife, even though that is also a like carrier right, i should bother about that as a good mother, good wife, good daughter-in-law etc....., so i should take care of my carrier. thanks for your nice topic, have a nice day. how is dd and ds. my kiss to them. byee.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
All of these are definitely important things in one's life. Thanks for sharing. As for the kiddos, they are doing well, honory as ever, but well none the less.
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
My three most important things in my life are 1. God 2. My Family 3. My work, God is important because without him I cannot have these blessings I'm having now and it is also my duty to serve him as well as long as I live, My family is important because they are my inspiration to continue on with my life and My work is important because this provide me what I need in daily life.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
Thank you for sharing your reasons so eloquently. All of these are indeed very important things in one's life.
• Puerto Rico
10 Nov 09
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL IN MY LIFE IS GOD. That will always be my first one. I am very religious/christian and I love God with all my heart. That's the first thing, the second (2) is my health, I need to be healthy in order for me to live and have important things in my life. And my third(3) is my family, without them I would be nothing, they care for me and I care for them too.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
10 Nov 09
Great list of important things in your life. I really like the descriptions that you've given as well. Thanks so much for sharing.