Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5
I am with Changes in the Wind. Interestingly 'having' a good life is different again. I would say a life where I have what I need and some of what I want is a good one - and I hope to live that life gently and kindly.
When you get to the end, to hear the best words you will ever hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have done well in little things, I will set you over larger things. Enter into the joy of your Lord."
The meaning would be different for every single person, just like "normal" is different for everyone. I might say living a good life means being happy and doing good, having a clear conscience.
We find life when we live for others.
ReplyDeleteWork hard, fend for yourself and your family, be kind and the list goes on and on.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ♥
It does go on an on doesn't it. I find retirement a good life.
DeleteIt will mean something different to each individual depending on your belief system, education, and life circumstances of family and country.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Monica:-)
DeleteWe say safe, loved, health and happy.
ReplyDeleteAnd wishing for 9 lives right?
DeleteLiving a good life means making a difference. It can't be judged by how small or large the differences are, but just the willingness to make it.
ReplyDeleteI hope that I have made a difference of some kind.
DeleteYou live a good life by giving and receiving with joy and gratitude.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, receiving with joy and gratitude. That can be difficult.
DeleteBy hurting no one and helping those you can and having people smile when they think of you. I'd sure settle for that.
ReplyDeleteI hurt a person in my youth and wish I could find her to apologize.
DeleteI am with Changes in the Wind. Interestingly 'having' a good life is different again. I would say a life where I have what I need and some of what I want is a good one - and I hope to live that life gently and kindly.
ReplyDeleteI try to be gentle and kind but sometimes I can be hurtful.
DeleteFinding joy in the little things, being kind to self and others, and gratitude -- all can bring contentment of a life well-lived.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get to the end, to hear the best words you will ever hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have done well in little things, I will set you over larger things. Enter into the joy of your Lord."
ReplyDeleteI fear that in the end I will hear you goofed a lot.
DeleteThe meaning would be different for every single person, just like "normal" is different for everyone. I might say living a good life means being happy and doing good, having a clear conscience.
ReplyDeleteHow can I ever clear my conscience this late in the game?
DeleteBe kind, be ethical, be understanding-- and do not, under any circumstances, try to spread your religion.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Or your politics.
DeleteThose are pretty funny and we love the recovered one!
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