Do "The mass of men [and women] lead lives of quiet desperation."?
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Yes! We either live in each other's pockets 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or work jobs that see us passing each other without much more than a "Hello" or "Goodbye".
Life today is either all go or full-stop and relationships suffer as a result.
Slow down and make time for your partner and your whole outlook on life will benefit - as will your relationship!
Moving away from your family will not necessarily enhance your outlook on life, just for the sake of hoping that new pastures will bring greater goals.
If you do decide to move to the city, make sure you keep in touch with the family. believe me, you will need their guidance despite any distance between you. I know - I live in a different country from my elderly Mum, but I speak with her at least once a day.
Hope this helps?
..In our heart of hearts, each of us knows -
- The civilized world is a primitive, artificial and impersonal place, sometimes even hostile
- People everywhere embrace lies much more quickly than they do the truth
- We are essentially alone in our own skin
- We face inevitable death, and not at a time or situation of our own choosing
Are you feeling quiet desperation at the idea of moving away from family...does this choice - which only you can make - confound you? Which tends to counter the quiet desperation more...living in the country, or living close to family? Can you have some of both? Ultimately, you should follow the path that is more important to you.
For you, it might be family. For me, it would be the countryside and the natural world.
I think we are all quiet sometimes and not other times. And we are all desperate sometimes and not other times. Everyone has some 'quiet desperation' in his or her life.
As for moving to the country, only you can decide how much your family means to you, how much living in the countryside means to you, and what is the best course of action. Nobody can help you much, except maybe your family if they really love you enough to be honest and aren't just telling you what -they- want.
I am not that close with my family so I would say to move, but that's just me. You shouldn't listen to me.
Yes, they do, but what Emerson failed to state is that they do not do so all the time. Everyone's life has desperate times. Most of us don't want to speak of it, but just muddle through. That doesn't mean that we don't have good times, as well. Stay where you are. You will learn a great deal more about people and their reality if you stay where the people actually reside.
I sincerely hope not.
Most people potter through life facing the ups and downs stoically.
desperation does not enter the frame.
Regarding moving, that's a matter entirely up to you.
If you feel that the city is presenting you with too many distractions then move.
I adore living in the countryside but recognise that it's not everybodies cup of tea.
They do. Just take away their TV's, Computers, Mobile Phones, fancy cars, Drugs and Alcohol, Freedom etc etc and they'll be in complete and utter despair. After that they will actually learn to cherish their lives and get over their sicknesses.
Those people who can think could easily come to live the life of quiet desperation.
The rest? They just get on with things. Maybe an unconsidered life is easier...
Don't move, unless you want to get away from your family.
maybe the quiet desperation is the one we all have
"not knowing the meaning of life"
and that can question our purpose and what we do
Do what your intuition tells you! I had to move country from UK to CHINA i followed my intuition and this is teh right place for me. Sure it is hard, new language, new everything, far from family etc... But it doesnt matter the shiny lights, the wealth etc... when you are unhappy! And if you are in the wrong place nothing will materialize. So just do what is right for you, but there is a saying you cannot make an omeletee without breaking a few eggs. What may not be good for the chicken may be very good for you but there is a price no matter. Consider your long term and ultimate needs
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