" I think that is the nicest thing ever said to me!"

The title line is flattering, complimentary -- but repeated , word for word to me 3 months, 6 months, 12 months later, it might be more real to say "that is among the nicest things ever said to me. Thank you" The fourth time it was said to me by same person speaking the same words used here in the title, I thought it pretty phony. Our visits are months apart.

An afternote: "I think that is the nicest thing ever said to me" over a minor compliment, indicates the person is saying they have a lot of deprivation now and always, and are needy.

Recall of a Comment

One easy time talking with my son, he pointed out that it is easier to be crazy than to be sane. Andrew's sentence comes to mind as it applies to expectations we perceive are required of us, even unpleasant chores or unrewarding labor. Some of us realize it is easier getting high than to deal with what we'd like to avoid, or to work for an important end - or worse yet, not have an important end, but one day to day humdrum responsiblity. You, the reader, will be able to think of more applications of "It's easier to be __________ than to be _________.

A conclusion may be that our life is full of stuff we would like to avoid. Sometimes we make excuses, such as pretending to be sick or getting high which can end by giving us a crummy feeling simply to avoid what we believe will be distasteful or even dreaded.

The upturn is, life experience can show us an outlet for endeavors or studies that really get our attention, interest and feelings giving repeated positive pleasure, even if some yuk is necessary to meet that end. True, we must look for the door to go through. With luck we'll see the where we want to go.
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