March 3, 2009

Today is my 53rd birthday and this blog is a small present to myself as I continue on with the journey of life. While life can be hard for everyone at times, the good times have always outnumbered the bad times. It's all a matter of attitude.

My major in college was Psychology. As most psych students know, one reason to select this major was because it seemed relatively easy. This isn't true, but it seemed that way which I switched from Aeronautical Engineering to Computer Science to Philosophy and, finally, to Psychology. Another reason students select Psychology is to find out more about themselves. While they may be very intelligent, their life experience is limited to only 20 years or less on average. The world and the people in it are pretty confusing.

If someone acts like a jerk on the highway or in the line at the grocery store, a common response is to think or even say "Asshole". A person who thinks a bit more deeply might pause to wonder why a person would act in such a manner. This causes confusion and studying Psychology is one means to create order out of chaos.

Another reason to select the major was also to help find the answers to life goals such as "How can I find happiness?" Some people think the answer is money, nailing the prettiest girl in class or being the Beer Chugging Champion at the local bar. Although I haven't found all the answers nor am I always happy, to large extent I've found that happiness is inside each of us. All we have to do it let it grow. The short answer is Happiness = Contentment. The long answer is why I've chosen to begin writing this blog.