Do You Lead A Full Life?

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There are people who are under the impression that to lead a full life you have to do a lot of different things. I offer a different perspective. A full life is whatever each individual feels makes their life a full one.

My full life?

Family
Business
Church
Star
Music
Magic The Gathering
TV, Radio and Internet

That to me is more than a full life. I don't have nearly enough hours in the day for even that little.

I don't go on trips. I don't go to fancy restaurants or plays. I don't go hiking or jogging. I don't work out at a gym. I don't race cars or even collect them. I don't go to comic con or Cannes.

I can list 10,000 more things that I don't do than I do. But that doesn't mean I don't have a full life.

What about you? Do you feel you lead a full life? If not, are there things you want to do that, for whatever reason, right now you can't do?

Have you ever even given this any thought?

Why am I bringing this up today?

My daughter just turned 26 on the first. I remember when I celebrated my 30th birthday thinking that my life is half over. And now I'm going to be 57 in a week and i don't know where the last 27 years went.

It goes very fast folks. And as you get older, it goes even faster. My childhood crawled. And yet, I look at my daughter and I hope to God her 26 years didn't go as fast for her as it did for me.

When she hits 50, that's when I'll really know that life is just a short dream.

Something maybe you want to think about today IF you feel that maybe you've wasted precious time that could have been spent doing something else to make your life more full.

And if you're one of the lucky ones who feels that your life is indeed full, then count your lucky stars.

My gut tells me that there are a lot of people in this world who would trade places with you in a heartbeat.
  • Profile picture of the author socialentry
    No. Not anywhere near full.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
    If the question is living a fulfilling life, then yes. If you are asking about being happy in life, then yes again.

    Full life? Depends on the day. Between family, my off line business, my on line business and all that, I stay busy. TV is relegated to one show a night I watch with my wife and one show a night I watch with my 11 year old.

    I read a LOT - 1 - 2 books a week. Which is a lot for me.
    I cook a lot too. Which means I eat a lot
    I run, kickbox, play the drums, do yard work and other projects around my house...

    So yeah, most of the time it's pretty full.

    My oldest is also 26. I turned 50 this year and I can see how fast it's gone, but I look forward to the coming chapters. Specifically, I look forward to being a grand parent

    Still have a LOT to do in life
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      When people say "a full life", I don't really know what they mean.

      I write, read, and still practice my martial art.

      My wife gardens, reads, and creates beautiful artwork.

      We both still work in our store, and I do speaking and consulting, whenever I'm asked and willing.

      I don't know how full it is, but it's the life I've chosen.
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      • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
        No, l will have a reasonably full life when the money rolls in, and l have a few other things.

        Kicking some socialpaths buts, is icing on the cake!

        The oil leach has been gorging itself for far too long!



        I don't want to change the world just rattle some skeletons!

        This is all hypothetical of course, he, he!
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        When people say "a full life", I don't really know what they mean.

        I write, read, and still practice my martial art.

        My wife gardens, reads, and creates beautiful artwork.

        We both still work in our store, and I do speaking and consulting, whenever I'm asked and willing.

        I don't know how full it is, but it's the life I've chosen.
        I think the OP is referring to people, when not eating, sleeping or doing mundane chores filling their lives with activities that stimulate both body and mind. Perhaps travelling, trying new things, working on diverse projects that involve mental and physical aspects. Being involved in physical, social activities etc. Always on the go.

        Like me, you have retreated into doing more stuff that stimulates the mind, not so much the physical.

        Apart from practicing with your marital aids. :-)

        You may, or may have not done more of the above in the past or perhaps you never felt the need too?
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      • Profile picture of the author ThomM
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        When people say "a full life", I don't really know what they mean.

        I write, read, and still practice my martial art.

        My wife gardens, reads, and creates beautiful artwork.

        We both still work in our store, and I do speaking and consulting, whenever I'm asked and willing.

        I don't know how full it is, but it's the life I've chosen.
        Same here Claude.
        I've been thinking (on and off) about this since Steve started the thread. I know some people think they have to be doing something all the time to have a full life. I'm more of a stop and smell the roses type of guy. I can say I had a full day even if most of it was spent sitting outside watching the birds and critters in my yard.
        Before Steve started this thread I never thought about if I was leading a full life. I know I enjoy my life and for me that's more important then weather I think it's full or not.
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  • Profile picture of the author KingServers01
    Yes, I do lead a full life. For me life is given similar to every body. Everyone has different perspective regarding life. I like to perform my duties daily.

    I work for my company. Give time for my family and children. Like to do my hobbies.

    For me successful life is that we balance our life with every good and bad times coming on our way and stand still until it is been sorted.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I don't lead a full life. I skip three hours a day. I plan on adding them on at the end to gain a few extra years.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      I don't lead a full life. I skip three hours a day. I plan on adding them on at the end to gain a few extra years.
      I strongly suspect that your's is one of the fuller lives here.
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      I don't lead a full life. I skip three hours a day. I plan on adding them on at the end to gain a few extra years.
      They say it is healthier not to make yourself too full.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        I strongly suspect that your's is one of the fuller lives here.
        Impossible, I'm married!


        Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

        They say it is healthier not to make yourself too full.
        Dagnab it, I had it bass ackwards. I thought you weren't supposed to be too full of yourself. I hereby advise everyone that I'm going to self-inflate, and all my posts from here on will only be about me.

        Me, me, me. Not you, me. Did I mention all my posts will be about me from now on?
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        • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          Me, me, me. Not you, me. Did I mention all my posts will be about me from now on?
          OMG .

          Dennis's account has been hacked by Claude.
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

          Dagnab it, I had it bass ackwards. I thought you weren't supposed to be too full of yourself. I hereby advise everyone that I'm going to self-inflate, and all my posts from here on will only be about me.

          Me, me, me. Not you, me. Did I mention all my posts will be about me from now on?


          Dennis; I laughed out loud when I read this because I knew exactly who it sounded like.

          Me...Me, Me, Me, Me.....

          And apparently, I wasn't the only one.


          Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

          The forum participants are aware of this
          Sneaky, very sneaky.....

          But I'm watching you....oh yes.....I'm keeping an eye one you, Buster.
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    Pumping Iron makes me feel like a God. So my life is Godlike.
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      Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

      Pumping Iron makes me feel like a God. So my life is Godlike.
      we know....
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

      Pumping Iron makes me feel like a God. So my life is Godlike.
      Wearing a Superman costume makes me feel Godlike. So my life is full of delusions.




      And, by the way...the next person that posts "We Know" to something WalkingCarpet says...whose name is not Claude Whitacre...is getting sued for copyright infringement.

      Ipso Facto...it is now the law.

      But, I can still say "You are the ruiner of everything". All included, no reverses.
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      • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Wearing a Superman costume makes me feel Godlike. <snip>
        Tell me about it. You and my 4-year-old son, both.
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      • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        And, by the way...the next person that posts "We Know" to something WalkingCarpet says...whose name is not Claude Whitacre...is getting sued for copyright infringement.
        BUSTARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

        You are the ........ erm ........... destroyer of all things.
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      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Wearing a Superman costume makes me feel Godlike. So my life is full of delusions.




        And, by the way...the next person that posts "We Know" to something WalkingCarpet says...whose name is not Claude Whitacre...is getting sued for copyright infringement.

        Ipso Facto...it is now the law.

        But, I can still say "You are the ruiner of everything". All included, no reverses.

        We know..........
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        But, I can still say "You are the ruiner of everything". All included, no reverses.

        Uh. uh. I've granted you a limited usage license. I reserve the right to pull it without notice or recourse.
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          Uh. uh. I've granted you a limited usage license. I reserve the right to pull it without notice or recourse.
          You keep mentioning that you want to "pull it"...as well as "Caress it, Fondle it, Stroke it"

          The answer is still "No. Not unless money is involved".
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            You keep mentioning that you want to "pull it"...as well as "Caress it, Fondle it, Stroke it"

            The answer is still "No. Not unless money is involved".
            I'm sure Dan will allow you pay him any amount you like.
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    • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
      Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

      Pumping Iron makes me feel like a God. So my life is Godlike.
      The forum participants are aware of this
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        Sorry, I really don't have the time to post here.
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          I think in 3 weeks I'll have a "full life" again...right now, I'm too damned tired to even be alive.

          I think the only reason I've been on the WF this past week is it gives me an excuse to sit down and stop packing/moving, etc.

          Furface Gracie knows something is going on and won't let me out of her sight. She'll take a nap on her doggie bed or out on the patio and when she wakes up she almost frantically looks for me. I wish I could reassure her that she won't be left behind.
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          • Profile picture of the author HeySal
            Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

            I think in 3 weeks I'll have a "full life" again...right now, I'm too damned tired to even be alive.

            I think the only reason I've been on the WF this past week is it gives me an excuse to sit down and stop packing/moving, etc.

            Furface Gracie knows something is going on and won't let me out of her sight. She'll take a nap on her doggie bed or out on the patio and when she wakes up she almost frantically looks for me. I wish I could reassure her that she won't be left behind.
            When I got Blitz (he was a year old, had been abused and was back at the breeders), he got frantic when I packed, too. But after a few moves he realized that he was my official passenger seat driver and he would get excited about "where are we gonna go now" instead of stressed. Ricky, I took out of the home he'd been in for most of his life and he was thrilled from day one.

            Perhaps if you put a few boxes in the car (like ones full of stuff you're donating or some such) and then take the pup for a ride with you to drop them off, it might help her realize she is actually part of the move and not part of the items for distribution? Worth a try.
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    I attempted the lead free life, but the paint chips are tasty.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    My life will be full again when I can get someplace that I can have the dog of my choosing again. While I have a lot of very fulfilling stuff going on generally - there's just a hole where a best friend should be.
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  • Profile picture of the author Alex Blades
    I have three daughters so I find myself braiding hair, hula hooping, singing along to pop songs, buying pads and doing other girly stuff. Does that qualify as living a full life?
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    • Profile picture of the author WalkingCarpet
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      Originally Posted by Alex Blades View Post

      I have three daughters so I find myself braiding hair, hula hooping, singing along to pop songs, buying pads and doing other girly stuff. Does that qualify as living a full life?
      Estrogen Hell.
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeAmbrosio
        Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

        Estrogen Hell.
        ...as opposed to testosterone hell?

        Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

        Pumping Iron makes me feel like a God. So my life is Godlike.
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          How about as opposed to substance or depth? I guess that's asking a lot, isn't it?

          Karen - I think you're right. The only people I personally know who might tell me "my life is full and perfect" are the same ones who will be moaning "my life is hell" tomorrow.

          I prefer a more even, less dramatic, approach. It's good - could be better. It's OK - could be worse.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
    I don't like feeling "full".
    It makes my mind and body feel "heavy" and slow.

    That's why I stick mostly to:
    1. Fruit for breakfast,
    2. Salad for lunch,
    3. Sushi/Shashimi for dinner.
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    • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
      Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

      Pumping Iron makes me feel like a God. So my life is Godlike.
      NO, KIDDING???



      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      I think the OP is referring to people, when not eating, sleeping or doing mundane chores filling their lives with activities that stimulate both body and mind. Perhaps travelling, trying new things, working on diverse projects that involve mental and physical aspects. Being involved in physical, social activities etc. Always on the go.

      Like me, you have retreated into doing more stuff that stimulates the mind, not so much the physical.

      Apart from practicing with your marital aids. :-)

      You may, or may have not done more of the above in the past or perhaps you never felt the need too?
      Yes, l go down to my secret lab, and work on my antigravity free energy spaceprobe, (leave it alone Claude) so l can go to the moon, zero in on something interesting and take endless HD videos, then post it online somewhere!

      And watch the socialpaths run for cover!



      This is all hypothetical!
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        Gracie is a great car dog - she goes with me on errands all the time so she's used to "going with". I think it's the change in schedule and activity that has her nervous. But also, she's very tuned in to me and I'm stressed. I'm sure she feels that.

        I realized today we've skipped walks the past 3-4 days as I've been working so hard here. Going to change that tomorrow so she has some "normal" in her day. Would be good for me, too, to hit a trail for an hour.
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        • Profile picture of the author HeySal
          Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

          Gracie is a great car dog - she goes with me on errands all the time so she's used to "going with". I think it's the change in schedule and activity that has her nervous. But also, she's very tuned in to me and I'm stressed. I'm sure she feels that.

          I realized today we've skipped walks the past 3-4 days as I've been working so hard here. Going to change that tomorrow so she has some "normal" in her day. Would be good for me, too, to hit a trail for an hour.
          Ah, yep - I think you've nailed it.

          See - if your state had legalized pot you could just blow a fattie in her face and she'd be all jelly and happy. LOL. Anyhow - you don't have very long so she'll be over it soon and probably really stoked over the new diggs.
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          • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
            yes my life is full - but there are still things that could be improved upon - so it's full but also a work in progress if that makes any sense to you all

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            • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
              Originally Posted by Karen Blundell View Post

              yes my life is full - but there are still things that could be improved upon - so it's full but also a work in progress if that makes any sense to you all

              Absolutely that makes sense. I suspect we're all a work in progress from the day we're born until the day we depart. Some just don't realize it on a conscious level and intentionally evolve.
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