Would you rather be happy or right?

Isn't that a Dr Phil question? "Happy wife, happy life."

What does "right" mean in this context? That you won the argument or that you have morality on your side?

I'd much rather be happy if it's the first meaning! I'm proven wrong all the time about things and I'm still a happy little scooterbug!

A question from A Course in Miracles. ​

Would you rather be happy or right? ​

Something to think about but not impossible to live. I've been working on this one for a long time. ​

It took me years to understand the only person keeping me from being happy was me....So HAPPY

What does "right" mean in this context? That you won the argument or that you have morality on your side?

I'd much rather be happy if it's the first meaning! I'm proven wrong all the time about things and I'm still a happy little scooterbug!

I can only be happy if I feel that I live right regarding morality so I'd much rather be happy because it includes the "right" that counts.

exactly what they all said....Ya'll are geenyuses!!!
If you're happy and you know it , then you're face will surely show it !!!

I can only be happy if I feel that I live right regarding morality so I'd much rather be happy because it includes the "right" that counts.

You'r so awesome ...and RIGHT!!!
I agree totally!

I'm right happy.

I'm "not-quite-right" and happy.

I'm right happy.

I'm drunk...which means I am happy and right!

I'm drunk...which means I am happy and right!

;-)

;-)

so are you!

I'll take the low road and say it: I'm happy because I'm always right.

(I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.)

I'll take the low road and say it: I'm happy because I'm always right.

(I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.)

Good one - for me: simple: happy!

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If you spend your time trying to be "right" ....arguing, pressing your opinions and beliefs over someone elses....can you be happy? Does it make you happy if you feel you've "won" the argument or debate? Or is there this tiny speck of an uncomfortable feeling within you. Was it worth it....all that energy you used? I have spent my whole life doing that........I look back and see how much I fought for nothing and how silly I was. That's why I will stay away from talking politics.....and religion. Whatever you believe and then again whatever you fight against you become.

Sooooo would you rather be happy or "prove" you are right?

;-) Kat

That's an entirely different question, and I'm going to depart from tradition and give a serious answer.

One of the many carreers I considered was in law. Ultimately I decided against it at the advice of my undergraduate advisor at Belmont, who was valedictorian of her law class at Vanderbilt. She said, "Honey, you would make a terrific litigator, but an unhappy lawyer." When I am provoked to argue about something, it is something that I care about.

Fortunately, I have learned that most things aren't worth arguing. Life is much simpler since I figured that out, and (to answer your question) I am much happier.

I believe it was Lucy van Pelt (Peanuts) who said, "You can save us both a lot of time by seeing things my way."

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If you spend your time trying to be "right" ....arguing, pressing your opinions and beliefs over someone elses....can you be happy? Does it make you happy if you feel you've "won" the argument or debate? Or is there this tiny speck of an uncomfortable feeling within you. Was it worth it....all that energy you used? I have spent my whole life doing that........I look back and see how much I fought for nothing and how silly I was. That's why I will stay away from talking politics.....and religion. Whatever you believe and then again whatever you fight against you become.

Sooooo would you rather be happy or "prove" you are right?

;-) Kat

I understand Kat. My nickname used to be the Tasmanian Devil and what you describe is common with many passionate people. It's a process of growth and the fact that you even question it means you are beginning to see where true happiness lies and that's wonderful. I've always gotten so much wisdom from the Tao Te Ching and these verses are so appropriate:

Knowing others is wisdom; Knowing the self is enlightenment.
Mastering others requires force; Mastering the self requires strength;

The Master does not force virtue on others, thus she is able to accomplish her task.
The ordinary person who uses force, will find that they accomplish nothing.

My goal is to give up trying to think that I "know" the answer to anything. The only thing I focus on is trying to change the only person I can - me! And I have become happier for it.

I'd rather be happy ;-)

Since I am always right (just kidding); I am very happy. :rofl:

My husband would so say, "Ain't that the truth"!

It's my right to be happy!

Would you rather be happy or right?
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What a wonderful question!!!

To be right "with God" is happiness in my opinion...so I'd rather be right with Him than be happy on my own! ;-)

It's my right to be happy!

Soooooo true Miss Kitty!!!! And, it's our right to have you, who shares that happiness with US.

What a wonderful question!!!

To be right "with God" is happiness in my opinion...so I'd rather be right with Him than be happy on my own! ;-)

What a wonderful answer Barb!!!!! TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD......we each are so different yet the same....and when we are right with God it makes us one with each other!!!!

I'd rather be happy than right.

But, maybe a better question would be "How do you find real happiness/"

..."How do you find real happiness"

Another excellent question! The only real happiness and peace I have found is in God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

I'm "not-quite-right" and happy.

On that happy note, nitey nite.

It's been said many times but I honestly don't believe one can find happiness though one can certainly choose it. Life is pretty simple if we can only get out of our own way.

What an amazing gift we've been given with this planet in a seemingly chaotic universe. Enjoy!

I'm happy-go-lucky