i think that approaching happiness, again, after losing it requires some adjustments.

interesting, thanks.

@hankster If you could come back with some comments that would be appreciated a lot.

@Treasurehunter people are sharing, i think thats good. feeling belonging is enough sometimes, i suppose, perhaps more so in winter. i appreciate everyone's comments. the ways all of us are distinct and the ways we are same are a cushion of sorts.
i hope you don't think im being rude or something...

There are ways of being 'happy', some unusual ones, some people are in their proper environment, when they are miserable, old bastards. They refuse to come out of that rut. I was laid off- illegally- 20 years ago and I have had one thing after another pilled on to that. In this society, there is a need of money to 'survive'- with a bit more to 'live'. Survival, for the sake of survival, isn't worth the effort- that is unless a person is delusional.---------Having said all those negative things- I am constantly looking for ways to get out of the rat's nest. A few weeks ago I started talking with someone, 'right on this site'. Every morning I awaken to great music on my clock-radio. (a small point) I got an e-mail this morning from a local art firm advising me that they wanted show pieces. (ya, if I work hard I could get a few things, well done, together) And there were a few other good things to 'start the day', including that film that you included. The background music was even uplifting- a person who 'wanted' to be miserable would disregard that. Piles of money means nothing to me- enough to be functional certainly would help my day though.

@Diogenes Sometimes I feel I am developing grumpy old man syndrome. It has mostly got to do with new laws which I see as necessary here in the UK. they keep wanting new laws to control or interfere in what we are legally doing.

@Treasurehunter Back to my day today- just watched Man City and the Geordies. City is now back on top, with a twelve point lead. It was 3-1 with the City player doing a hat-trick. Don't watch either team that much. Good game; Newcastle played well, but the third goal sorta finished them. At least I enjoyed that couple of hours----- Well laws do not 'directly' effect you. Last time I was in England was many decades ago. I don't even know what Theresa May's approval rating is.

@Diogenes Thank you for your post. Unfortunately the whole point about passing laws is that they affect people directly otherwise there is not much point about getting the laws passed in the first place. I can assure you they affect me directly.

@Treasurehunter yes, of course, 'any' law will effect a person in a minor or major way. I am in Canada, but the US border is close at hand and US events effect the whole world. Trump is quite insane; if he gets a chance, to imprison journalist that tell the truth, he will certainly do it- THAT is direct affects of laws.-------and do you watch football?

@Diogenes I like to watch international rugby. I do not follow club rugby, soccer nor American Football.

@Treasurehunter "Rugby"- but Wales and Ireland always kick the hell out of England and France in the Six (now Seven) Nations League. LOL. But internationally NZ, Oz and South Africa have some great teams. You are right; exciting games to watch. But I like "football"- the game where they kick the ball with the foot- that is why it is called "football"- in every place in the world except in this North American ghetto.

it doesn't when you don't let it i guess. like i commented above, its on me. gotta move more.