of course. the best should be un-reachable it keeps you going.
I want to say no, but yes.
I can do better.
I know that I can do so much better for myself.
Oh, and great question.
yes
Yes.
Perhaps. Maybe it’s the pessimist in me, but if I think this is as good as it’s going to get, when it gets better I can be pleasantly surprised.
Nope… I think I have it pretty good. Three great kids, a man who loves me… food in my belly and a roof over my head… Life is good.
I know this isn’t the best though… As long as I keep trying, things can only get better… of course there will be the ocassional lapse but then without those, how would I know how good it is?
yeah
obviously
It’s good right now in some ways, but still, yes, I guess I would be.
Yes I would. I’m looking forward to the day when my husband’s business will start earning instead of putting us more in debt.
grandpa in the hospital, i’ve been shit canned by my school, family is fighting more than ever, cousins are going to iraq…yeah, i guess i would be a little dissapointed
No…. life is pretty sweet… even when it’s not perfect
Yep, I’m too young to have peaked already.
My life is pretty good at the moment, but I think things can always get better (or worse), so I might be a little disappointed.
Hmm, I’m going to say no. I want to say that the best is yet to come, but as we close a year in which SO many people that I love have experienced the death of loved ones, I feel like a lottery winner with 5 healthy, happy kids. And a husband whom I adore. And a fantastic extended family. Certainly, there are times when I look forward to when things will be easier (what with the work of five little kids, and busy husband, and not a lot of money), but years ago my grandmother said THIS (when your kids are little) is the time that you’ll look back to, when you’re older and wish you could revisit it. I try to keep that in mind.
Exceptionally.
Lower your expectations people, and you won’t be disappointed!
Or, better yet, trust all your expectations to God, who has promised he will never leave you nor forsake you, and no matter what happens, in the end, you will have a mansion in heaven, and a crown!
no, but then again I like natural disasters
Some what yeah.
Psh. Why would I want to lower my expectations to just ANYONE?
So much I still want to do, but life is great right now, so no.
More than I could ever describe.
<33
No. I’ve been disappointed in a lot of people recently, but I know my family loves me and God hasn’t abandoned me and overall I’m really quite blessed.
Not in the least
Wow, a thousand eProps! There are many Catholics that feel that God is distant and that you have to do exactly this or that or he rains fire and brimstone upon you. But I find, being Catholic myself, that this applies to far fewer Catholics than you might think. How could God be a distant, cold being if he was willing to get so involved in the course of human history, to send his only son to live among us, as one of us? Not only is God with us, but he became us! That’s not distant at all!
Yes, without a doubt.
Why are we all so (apparently) miserable?
Yep.
quite
If you are referring to life, then yes. I know that life can be better than it is for me right now, and I’m confident that it will get better again. The way my life is right now is definately NOT at it’s peak point.
If you’re referring to your site, and this is “as good as it’s going to get,” then I will not be disappointed at all!
Oh my god, I wouldn’t be able to handle life if this is as good as it gets. I’ve been in a slump lately.
Yes. I wish things were better.
yes.
Merry Christmas Dan.
not really. i try to be as content as i can about my life and take it one day at a time. and if it’s not gonna get any better, then that’s not in my hands anyhow. that’s all up to God, and He makes even the crappiest days seem not so bad. great question.
absolutely.
no, honestly. i would probably be a little put out, but not disappointed…
Extremely.
Not really. I don’t expect much, really.
I guess not too badly. Though it would be nice to get a boy toy.
yeah
‘disappointed’ wouldn’t even begin to describe it. eek.
You would have to define “this”, but I think I would be disappointed.
Nahh….cause where im at right now…is the happiest i have ever been. I have four healthy kiddos…im dating my h.s. crush after 17 years….and im finally after 14 years…my own person. If I happend to die today…I would die happy woman. I am very blessed.
Yes
yup
Yes. There is ALWAYS room for improvement and im working on it.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
If you’re talking about “this” as in my current life..
I would say to some degree, yes. I would be insanely disapointed. There are relationships I want to fix, things I want to experience, places I want to go. So much hasn’t been done. I’m in a real awkward place in life right now.
But then to another degree, no. I am very thankful for all I have, and I realize that my “worst” could be another person’s “best”.
yes, because that means it’s all downhill from here!
absolutely not
Life’s pretty good right now.
I wish I could say “No.”
But, “Yes.”
But, I also think that’s mostly my fault. For the record.
No.
Most definitely.
First, allow me to reverse the question:
If this is the worst it is ever going to get, would you be delighted?
My answer to both your question and its reverse is a very solid “No.”
This (or that) is because now that I have met my superlatives, I would like to know what everything else in between is like.
Also, I would like to know if it is possible for something to be both the best and the worst.
Of course, the possibility of “neither” does not escape me.
Nah. Life’s not so bad.
Life is not so bad, but, unfortunately, I think this IS as good as it gets. The good news is that this world is not my home and the “hereafter” will be better by thousands than my best days here.
Nah.
since there is no guarantee that life actually will get any better–i’m glad i have Heaven to look forward to. because that will be better. and it makes this life’s hard stuff alot easier to bear.
If you mean in this life, no, but then, I’m almost 70. I’ve had good health, a good husband, 7 great children, 14 (so far) grandchildren, and even a couple of great-grandchildren. All I ever really wanted. I also was privileged to stay home with my children. We spent 7 years in Africa, and have travelled to Spain, France, and Switzerland. I’ve lived in CA. PA. and IN. Not that I haven’t had hardships, everyone does, but God has helped me through them. Now if this life is all there is, then yes, I would be more than disappointed. But I don’t believe it is.
i already am
> Yeah, after all, there are many more improvements on many fronts we all can make and “ without feeling sensations of horror and disgust at the distractions with which they were continually agitated,“ – Alexander Hamilton, says so much about today.
Peace
For those who believe in Christ “this” is as close to hell as we get. For those who never will accept Christ “this” is as close to Heaven as they will get.
Yes, but only because I have this awful case of viral tonsillitis that I have to wait out.
Oh, it hurts so much. =
*chuckles* Yeah! I’m not having the best time here of late!
Nope, I’m pretty content at the moment.
Yes and no. No because this is a lot better than the way it used to be, and yes.. because this isn’t so great.
Incredibly much so…
If this is the best my life is ever going to be, I might as well just go kill myself now. I’m unhappy now. I don’t want to be more depressed.
No-
I have had Great Sex, & Love
and done Great Drugs !!
I am extremely Happy !!
Happy Holidays Dan!
Diane ; )
No, I am happy.
Yes!
If by the word “this” you mean sitting at my computer at 8:17 a. m. when I should be cleaning up for my family coming over tonight, reading blogs, waiting on Tylenol to kick in and a baby to decide to come out, then I think the answer would be…
yes.
But, if by “this” you mean life, in general, I would be okay.
Yes, here on earth; in Heaven absolutely not.
Unfortunatly on earth this is the best it’s ever going to get, in Heaven we can’t even imagine what the best will looks like!!!
At this point in my life, if this is the best earth has to offer, I can’t complain too much…..healthy children, an inredible husband and family….I’ve been blessed for sure.
NO! I have been through many struggles this year in every area I can think of, but I consider myself blessed because I have God in my life, I have a family who loves me, and I friends who stand by me no matter what happens. I am content.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Merry Christmas, Dan, Jen and family!
I would be dissapointed, but not unhappy.
Yeah, I would be. To think everyday is another visit to the therapist to discuss whether I should go into a treatment center again or not. Ive been out of school for a year and I still havent moved back to California.
But Im such a Debbie Downer.
yaeh kidna
but not particularly
jesus rocks
*
yeah I think so kinda
but not particularly
jesus man he rocks
now its a haiku!
Yes….this has not been a good year. There are blessings and things to be thankful for, but in general, it’s been a very painful year.
no Merry Christmas!
This? What exactly is “THIS”? (Your blog? My life? The world?)
Earth wise~not at all, I have a healthy family, my 19 year old son knows the Lord, my 4 year old is a lot of fun, I have a great hubby, a home, and a white Christmas!
I cannot WAIT for HEAVEN! It would be fine with me if I went today, ‘cept my family still seems to need me a little down here yet……
I’ve been disappointed for years and don’t see things getting any better
No, I wouldn’t be disappointed. God has been very good to my family and me.
If this is truly the best it ever gets, I’m not entirely sure I wouldn’t set myself on fire.
Yes.
YES
yes
Absolutely since my life pretty much sucks.
No. The people I love are happy and healthy. Can’t ask for much more than that.
Very much so.
No, not at all. I love my life right now. I could live like this forever.
yeah. right now im withdrawled up though
Things have really gotten better for me in the past year. I can’t say I’m 100% happy, but I’m not disappointed, because I know things could be far, far worse than they are for me right now.
Nope.
That’s a really sucky question, Dan. Are you trying to make people depressed? >:(
it’s a moot point-we know to expect much better…
Oh yeaaah!!!
things could be slightly better, but im not complaining =]
not at all. things are better than i would have ever imagined and i’d be happy if it stayed this way.
i love. i’m loved. i live. i laugh. i grow.
at this point, for once in my life, i’m happy
i’d kill myself
Yes, I’m afraid.
I’d be satisfied, but I’d want more, I admit.
And if this is the best it gets, it can only be worse or at this point. A lot of people answered this question like their life will be paused on the best always.
YES. My life is fucked. BUT if I knew that it wasn’t going to get any better, I’d make the best of it.
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Yes.
Define “this”.
yes
of course.
the best should be un-reachable
it keeps you going.
I want to say no, but yes.
I can do better.
I know that I can do so much better for myself.
Oh, and great question.
yes
Yes.
Perhaps. Maybe it’s the pessimist in me, but if I think this is as good as it’s going to get, when it gets better I can be pleasantly surprised.
Nope… I think I have it pretty good. Three great kids, a man who loves me… food in my belly and a roof over my head… Life is good.
I know this isn’t the best though… As long as I keep trying, things can only get better… of course there will be the ocassional lapse but then without those, how would I know how good it is?
yeah
obviously
It’s good right now in some ways, but still, yes, I guess I would be.
Yes I would. I’m looking forward to the day when my husband’s business will start earning instead of putting us more in debt.
grandpa in the hospital, i’ve been shit canned by my school, family is fighting more than ever, cousins are going to iraq…yeah, i guess i would be a little dissapointed
No…. life is pretty sweet… even when it’s not perfect
Yep, I’m too young to have peaked already.
My life is pretty good at the moment, but I think things can always get better (or worse), so I might be a little disappointed.
Hmm, I’m going to say no. I want to say that the best is yet to come, but as we close a year in which SO many people that I love have experienced the death of loved ones, I feel like a lottery winner with 5 healthy, happy kids. And a husband whom I adore. And a fantastic extended family. Certainly, there are times when I look forward to when things will be easier (what with the work of five little kids, and busy husband, and not a lot of money), but years ago my grandmother said THIS (when your kids are little) is the time that you’ll look back to, when you’re older and wish you could revisit it. I try to keep that in mind.
Exceptionally.
Lower your expectations people, and you won’t be disappointed!
Or, better yet, trust all your expectations to God, who has promised he will never leave you nor forsake you, and no matter what happens, in the end, you will have a mansion in heaven, and a crown!
no, but then again I like natural disasters
Some what yeah.
Psh. Why would I want to lower my expectations to just ANYONE?
So much I still want to do, but life is great right now, so no.
More than I could ever describe.
<33
No. I’ve been disappointed in a lot of people recently, but I know my family loves me and God hasn’t abandoned me and overall I’m really quite blessed.
Not in the least
Wow, a thousand eProps! There are many Catholics that feel that God is distant and that you have to do exactly this or that or he rains fire and brimstone upon you. But I find, being Catholic myself, that this applies to far fewer Catholics than you might think. How could God be a distant, cold being if he was willing to get so involved in the course of human history, to send his only son to live among us, as one of us? Not only is God with us, but he became us! That’s not distant at all!
Yes, without a doubt.
Why are we all so (apparently) miserable?
Yep.
quite
If you are referring to life, then yes. I know that life can be better than it is for me right now, and I’m confident that it will get better again. The way my life is right now is definately NOT at it’s peak point.
If you’re referring to your site, and this is “as good as it’s going to get,” then I will not be disappointed at all!
Oh my god, I wouldn’t be able to handle life if this is as good as it gets. I’ve been in a slump lately.
Yes. I wish things were better.
yes.
Merry Christmas Dan.
not really. i try to be as content as i can about my life and take it one day at a time. and if it’s not gonna get any better, then that’s not in my hands anyhow. that’s all up to God, and He makes even the crappiest days seem not so bad. great question.
absolutely.
no, honestly. i would probably be a little put out, but not disappointed…
Extremely.
Not really. I don’t expect much, really.
I guess not too badly. Though it would be nice to get a boy toy.
yeah
‘disappointed’ wouldn’t even begin to describe it. eek.
You would have to define “this”, but I think I would be disappointed.
Nahh….cause where im at right now…is the happiest i have ever been. I have four healthy kiddos…im dating my h.s. crush after 17 years….and im finally after 14 years…my own person. If I happend to die today…I would die happy woman. I am very blessed.
Yes
yup
Yes. There is ALWAYS room for improvement and im working on it.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
If you’re talking about “this” as in my current life..
I would say to some degree, yes. I would be insanely disapointed. There are relationships I want to fix, things I want to experience, places I want to go. So much hasn’t been done. I’m in a real awkward place in life right now.
But then to another degree, no. I am very thankful for all I have, and I realize that my “worst” could be another person’s “best”.
yes, because that means it’s all downhill from here!
absolutely not
Life’s pretty good right now.
I wish I could say “No.”
But, “Yes.”
But, I also think that’s mostly my fault. For the record.
No.
Most definitely.
First, allow me to reverse the question:
If this is the worst it is ever going to get, would you be delighted?
My answer to both your question and its reverse is a very solid “No.”
This (or that) is because now that I have met my superlatives, I would like to know what everything else in between is like.
Also, I would like to know if it is possible for something to be both the best and the worst.
Of course, the possibility of “neither” does not escape me.
Nah. Life’s not so bad.
Life is not so bad, but, unfortunately, I think this IS as good as it gets. The good news is that this world is not my home and the “hereafter” will be better by thousands than my best days here.
Nah.
since there is no guarantee that life actually will get any better–i’m glad i have Heaven to look forward to. because that will be better. and it makes this life’s hard stuff alot easier to bear.
If you mean in this life, no, but then, I’m almost 70. I’ve had good health, a good husband, 7 great children, 14 (so far) grandchildren, and even a couple of great-grandchildren. All I ever really wanted. I also was privileged to stay home with my children. We spent 7 years in Africa, and have travelled to Spain, France, and Switzerland. I’ve lived in CA. PA. and IN. Not that I haven’t had hardships, everyone does, but God has helped me through them. Now if this life is all there is, then yes, I would be more than disappointed. But I don’t believe it is.
i already am
> Yeah, after all, there are many more improvements on many fronts we all can make and “ without feeling sensations of horror and disgust at the distractions with which they were continually agitated,“ – Alexander Hamilton, says so much about today.
Peace
For those who believe in Christ “this” is as close to hell as we get. For those who never will accept Christ “this” is as close to Heaven as they will get.
Yes, but only because I have this awful case of viral tonsillitis that I have to wait out.
Oh, it hurts so much.
=
*chuckles* Yeah! I’m not having the best time here of late!
Nope, I’m pretty content at the moment.
Yes and no. No because this is a lot better than the way it used to be, and yes.. because this isn’t so great.
Incredibly much so…
If this is the best my life is ever going to be, I might as well just go kill myself now. I’m unhappy now. I don’t want to be more depressed.
No-
I have had Great Sex, & Love
and done Great Drugs !!
I am extremely Happy !!
Happy Holidays Dan!
Diane ; )
No, I am happy.
Yes!
If by the word “this” you mean sitting at my computer at 8:17 a. m. when I should be cleaning up for my family coming over tonight, reading blogs, waiting on Tylenol to kick in and a baby to decide to come out, then I think the answer would be…
yes.
But, if by “this” you mean life, in general, I would be okay.
Yes, here on earth; in Heaven absolutely not.
Unfortunatly on earth this is the best it’s ever going to get, in Heaven we can’t even imagine what the best will looks like!!!
At this point in my life, if this is the best earth has to offer, I can’t complain too much…..healthy children, an inredible husband and family….I’ve been blessed for sure.
NO! I have been through many struggles this year in every area I can think of, but I consider myself blessed because I have God in my life, I have a family who loves me, and I friends who stand by me no matter what happens. I am content.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Merry Christmas, Dan, Jen and family!
I would be dissapointed, but not unhappy.
Yeah, I would be. To think everyday is another visit to the therapist to discuss whether I should go into a treatment center again or not. Ive been out of school for a year and I still havent moved back to California.
But Im such a Debbie Downer.
yaeh kidna
but not particularly
jesus rocks
*
yeah I think so kinda
but not particularly
jesus man he rocks
now its a haiku!
Yes….this has not been a good year. There are blessings and things to be thankful for, but in general, it’s been a very painful year.
no
Merry Christmas!
This? What exactly is “THIS”? (Your blog? My life? The world?)
Earth wise~not at all, I have a healthy family, my 19 year old son knows the Lord, my 4 year old is a lot of fun, I have a great hubby, a home, and a white Christmas!
I cannot WAIT for HEAVEN! It would be fine with me if I went today, ‘cept my family still seems to need me a little down here yet……
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Merry CHRISTmas DAN! Sheila
I’ve been disappointed for years and don’t see things getting any better
No, I wouldn’t be disappointed. God has been very good to my family and me.
If this is truly the best it ever gets, I’m not entirely sure I wouldn’t set myself on fire.
Yes.
YES
yes
Absolutely since my life pretty much sucks.
No. The people I love are happy and healthy. Can’t ask for much more than that.
Very much so.
No, not at all. I love my life right now. I could live like this forever.
yeah. right now im withdrawled up though
Things have really gotten better for me in the past year. I can’t say I’m 100% happy, but I’m not disappointed, because I know things could be far, far worse than they are for me right now.
Nope.
That’s a really sucky question, Dan. Are you trying to make people depressed? >:(
it’s a moot point-we know to expect much better…
Oh yeaaah!!!
things could be slightly better,
but im not complaining =]
not at all. things are better than i would have ever imagined and i’d be happy if it stayed this way.
i love. i’m loved. i live. i laugh. i grow.
at this point, for once in my life, i’m happy
i’d kill myself
Yes, I’m afraid.
I’d be satisfied, but I’d want more, I admit.
And if this is the best it gets, it can only be worse or at this point. A lot of people answered this question like their life will be paused on the best always.
YES. My life is fucked. BUT if I knew that it wasn’t going to get any better, I’d make the best of it.
Oh yeah.