tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141169197573157845.post1768346665145663646..comments2023-03-24T07:49:16.014-06:00Comments on Scott's Adventures: Trying to answer "Why"Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481181727640289864noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141169197573157845.post-77484812806717603612010-06-06T17:25:01.633-06:002010-06-06T17:25:01.633-06:00I agree with your comment: "Instead of tryin...I agree with your comment: "<i>Instead of trying to maximize the amount of time we are on this earth, we should instead be focused on maximizing the amount of happiness we have on this earth.</i>" I would warn, however, that it sounds a bit selfish, which is ironic given the content of the rest of the post. I guess it depends on who "we" is there, and what the happiness is that we are trying to maximize. I definitely agree with the quality over quantity argument though, and am not trying to take away from the fact that your accomplishments and pursuit of happiness is commendable.<br /><br />I tried to answer a question like this for myself a while ago after being asked by several familiar members who didn't really understand... <a href="http://rockymountainbrett.blogspot.com/2008/12/in-pursuit-of-gifts-we-might-receive.html" rel="nofollow">http://rockymountainbrett.blogspot.com/2008/12/in-pursuit-of-gifts-we-might-receive.html</a>. I'm no skydiver, and could expand on my response and probably would change it a bit now, but it seems we generally agree.<br /><br />Best of luck exploring your boundaries and in all your pursuits.Brett Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02856238590496518693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141169197573157845.post-45380573361351200122009-10-04T18:29:05.974-06:002009-10-04T18:29:05.974-06:00And My happiness stems from observing how much my ...And My happiness stems from observing how much my children embrace their love of and pursuit of life. And I can't help but look at them and smile :-) PopsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com