Bebelina
You see Q, now you HAVE met people that have considered suicide.
Not true. I've met no people here. Reading a few posts on a message board does not constitute a 'meeting.' I may have gained some insight into those with alleged suicidal tendencies, but that's about it.
bbcboy
So, does (Q) have a charmed life or is he the exception to the rule. I once heard that optimism is a psychological dysfunction tho' I can neither confirm nor deny this. (That said, terminally happy people get right on my tits.)
I think your confusing happiness with success. It only works when the success you've planned for works out to some degree of magnitude, that which you yourself must decide. One may not necessarily be happy regardless of their success.
I think most people must have black days when they feel there is no hope.
I can understand that if one works for the BBC as your handle suggests.
I agree people can have 'black days,' if that is what you're describing as their mood as opposed to the weather. But why would you feel there is no hope. That's a ludicrous statement coming from someone living in one of most wealthiest countries in the world. Travel to a third world country, you'll quickly realize that your feeling of no hope has no value.
Even a single episode in their lives.
This short concise statement speaks volumes. Are you stating that you've given up on life simply because one single incident has left you feeling utterly hopeless? Loss of a loved one? Loss of your job or home perhaps? Granted, these types of personal tragedies can take their toll on a persons worth and esteem, but to give it all up and toss in the towel is simply not an acceptable decision imo.
Are you one of those people that considers the world owes you a life? Do you sit back and wait for a silver platter to be served to you all life's trimmings? If so, then yes, a single incident can leave you feeling rather hopeless. But to someone that takes initiative, plans out their short and long term goals, executes the actions necessary to make it happen all the while following up diligently to make sure everything goes smoothly, views a setback as nothing more than another challenge to overcome. It's all hard work. That is the price one must pay to be successful. Financial or otherwise, the way in which you perceive that success will ultimately determine your happiness.
Of course, there are many that are completely happy with no success whatsoever.
If he was asked to write about marshmallows it would be a lot different.
That was my question. Did the teacher suggest to write about suicide or suggest to write about marshmallows? If suicide, I would question the teacher. If marshmallows... well, you know the rest.