What For Me is a "Good Life"?

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3 years ago
Topics: Life, Good Life, Friends, Family, Money, ...

When I celebrated my 21st birthday on this platform, one of the questions I have asked for the writing contest I organized was, "What for you is a Good Life?"

This question was asked to us by our Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Professor when I was still in my first year in college. This was given to us as an assignment and we had to answer it based on our own preferences.

I can't remember the exact answer I had back then, but it was probably living a life where we have a better and more comfortable house, we have a car that we can use whenever we want to travel somewhere, we have a business that gives us a good amount of profits every day, and we don't have to worry about where to get money for our expenses because we are wealthy. Basically, my idea of having a Good Life back then was still too shallow because I thought that those who possess these material things are the ones who are only living a good life- the "Dream Life".

I don't want to sound like a hypocrite here because a part of me is also craving for that kind of life, which is probably the reason I've been working hard day and night through these years.

I also want to live in a bigger mansion or a 2-storey house where there is a guest room, garage, balcony, and a wide garden. I also want to drive my own car and be my own boss managing my own business. I also want to have a seven to an eight-digit bank account. I want to have the freedom to travel wherever and whenever I want to. This is the "Dream Life" that I imagine to be a "Good Life".

However, whenever I analyze this, I end up with a conclusion that this is just a 'Dream' and not a 'Reality'.

Everything gets mixed up in my thoughts that I often overlook the fact that I'm already living a good life even if it's still far from having the dream life.

I am already living a Good Life because we have a house that protects us from strong rain and typhoons. Even if it's not as huge as the dream mansion I want it to be, it still gives us comfort in one way or another. We have a soft bed that gives us a comfortable sleep, while others are still homeless and living under the bridges and along the streets. We have food on our table that fills our empty tummy. We get to eat three to five times a day, while some still have to beg for food just to fight hunger and thirst.

I am already living a Good Life because I still have my parents and sibling while others already lost their loved ones. I may be sometimes irritated whenever they are fighting, but that is proof that they are still alive and breathing. We may not be rich to afford to eat in a fine-dining restaurant every time, but we are still blessed that we get to dine in a restaurant and celebrate when there is a special occasion.

I am already living a Good Life because I am surrounded by a few but real friends whom I know I can always count on. We get to have fun once in a while and create beautiful memories together. We get to enjoy the moment while still being responsible for our future.

I am already living a Good Life because I live in Pagudpud and this place is abundant with captivating sceneries that others are probably dreaming of. We have a beautiful white-sand beach that is just 10 to 20 minutes away from our house and we can visit it whenever we want to. We have long waterfalls, green mountains and tall trees, hills and valleys, and amazing resorts.

I am already living a Good Life because I am healthy. I don't have any sickness or experiencing any pain and discomfort right now while others are spending the rest of their lives lying in the hospital bed and waiting for their last breathe. I am mentally awake too even though sometimes negative energy is trying to win me over I never give in to these dark thoughts. I am emotionally healthy as well because I am surrounded by loving people in the real world.

I am already living a Good Life because we may not be as wealthy as those living the "dream life", we are still surviving every waking day of our lives where our daily needs are met. I am blessed because I found ways on how to make money even if I'm still studying and only at the comfort of my home, while others are still looking for work.

The list will go on and on and will never end if I will elaborate on all of the good things that will show that I am already living a Good Life. From having a house, a comfortable bed, complete family, few but good and real friends, surrounded with beautiful nature, to be healthy.

What I'm just trying to say is, Living a Good Life is being grateful and content with all of the little things you have in life instead of complaining about the things you don't have.

More often than not, we complain about our lives and wonder what if we were born from a wealthier family having a bigger house, driving our own car, and managing our business, we would probably be living a Good Life. We also compare our lives to those who are living our "dream life" while we forget that some people are also dreaming to have the kind of life we already have.

I think it's natural to wish for a better life and social status, but we will never have it if we don't give importance to what we currently have. And to live a Good Life, we should have a healthy relationship with the people around us.

Be grateful for the things you have and better things will find their way to you.

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Me I am living a Good Life din po. Dati pangarap ko din po ang magkaroon ng malaking bahay, mga sasakyan, masasarap at maraming pagkain sa hapag kainan at yung iba po na pinapangarap din ng iba. Pero nitong nagkakaedad na po ako ay unti unti ko ng naiisip na maganda naman ang buhay ko dahil nabubuhay naman ako ng maayos at matiwasay po. Kaya yung dream life ko po eh kung maachieve ko man po sya someday, if ever, ay bonus na lang po iyun sa buhay ko.

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3 years ago

True. Bonus and reward din sa mga hard works natin kapag naachieve ung dream life natin. 😹

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3 years ago

Yes tama po kayo dyan. 😊

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3 years ago

Your intellect rules your entire world even the spiritual. Keep being positive!

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3 years ago

Yeah. Let's spread positivity. 😹

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3 years ago

You are living a good life because you are lucky to be earning bch already in your young age..

There are lots of positive things that you can look forward to instead of focusing on the negative aspect of life ans I admire you cause upon reading your article, I can feel that you can see all the positivity in your life and appreciates it as well

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3 years ago

Yieh. Bitcoin Cash is the key to a better life. Hahaha! 😹

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3 years ago

truth!... super blessed natin at nadiskobre nating itong mga ganitong legit na earning platforms :).

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3 years ago

This is good! We should all focus more on what we have instead of what we want, it would make the world a better place!

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3 years ago

I agree. 😹

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3 years ago

Powerful mentality!:>you got huge savings on your bank account?! Ok self be responsible huwag puro shopee atupagin!😂

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3 years ago

Hahahaha! Huwag na mag-check out. 🤣

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3 years ago

Noted po! Roger!😂

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3 years ago

I like your mentality :) For me, a good life is living simply within our means and without any debts. I'm already living a good life because my loved ones are healthy, safe, and sound. I just need to work on the debts :)

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3 years ago

Yayy. Debts is not good talaga for me. Hihi Glad you're living a Good life po. 😹

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3 years ago

Minus the debts pwede na talagang perfect life..lols kahit walang work

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3 years ago

Sanaol po may perpek life kahit walang work. Hahaha! 😹

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3 years ago

Hahaha pabigat nga eh no :P Kaya nga sumasideline ako dito kahit pang personal needs man lang :P

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3 years ago

Free from any sickness, can have a complete meal everyday and had a loving family is already a good life for me. But if we achieve something that may help our future to become much better is really a consolation.

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3 years ago

Yeah. We should be content with what we have now while working hard for a better future. 😹

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3 years ago

You already have a good life coz at a young age, you got huge savings in your bank account, and a huge crypto portfolio, money is not a problem in your family(I guess). And you can have what you need (not all the wants).. No burdens on your shoulders, That's already good life. 😁

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3 years ago

Hindi pa naman ganun ka-huge, madam. Hahahaha! 🤭🤣

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3 years ago

Wow!! Really wonderful. Self contentment is the best thing and you have pointed each & every version of it. Glad to read this dear.

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3 years ago

Thank you for reading. 😹💚

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3 years ago

I am one of those people who want to achieve what you have mentioned above. I mean who wouldn't want to be financially stable in the future. But you are right, definitely right! There are so many things that we should be thankful for in our life. The parents we had, the friends we build, a house to stay, a naughty siblings, our lives and so many more!

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3 years ago

Same here. But we should know the difference between a dream and reality. So while we're working hard to achieve our dream life, we should appreciate the good life we already have. Hihi

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3 years ago

dream life,good life,dream,reality.These are the lives of the people.Every man wants to do something good in his life. And want to live a good life.i like your article sis.

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3 years ago

Thank you. We should all live a good life. 😹

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3 years ago

I agree to all you mentioned above sis. We should be grateful with what we have. There are some unfortunate people out there who also wished to have the things that we have.

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3 years ago

Yes. Hihi Because no matter how much you have if you don't have a grateful heart, your life is meaningless. 😹

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