Life....

May 11, 2005 19:36

Why are we so overly impressed by objects of immense scale, when it is actually the tiny things that make big things possible? Why do we try to create our own little worlds so we have the illusion of being completely in control of our entire existence, when we know with certainy we really are not? Why do we go on and on about individuality being the very essence of who we are, and then accept a degrading level of conformity in virtually every facet of our lives? Why do children believe in fairies and "grown ups" do not? Why do we get so hung up on what we dont agree on, when in fact it is our differences that make life interesting? After all, theres no reason why we would all agree on everything. Why do we feel drawn together as a species, yet steadily build up defense barriers around our inner most feelings and feelings so we can never be truly close to anyone? Perhaps confusion arises because life is not always what it seems. We are so obsessed with superficial appearance, we have filters on, so we mostly see only what we want to see. When you open your eyes, you might actually be shocked at what you see and at the obscured way you have been viewing the world to suit your own little plans. With those filters removed you can take a closer look into yourself and ask questions about the universe and your place in it. you can ask questions about life. You often hear "life is a journey," some people say life is about knowledge, some say life has no purpose, it just is, some say we are here to have a family, some say life is driven by our sexual urges, while all these ideas are completely wrong. the only thing that makes sense out of the numerous theories of life is love. Love is the one powerful, enduring force that brings real meaning to life. The love i mean is the fire that burns inside us all, the inner warmth that prevents our soul from freezing in the winters of despair. It brings with it passion and understanding that some things in life are worth dying for, but there is so much more worth living for. it encourages us to greet each moment the same way we greet an old friend, to embrace opportunities and express ourselves in a way that makes us feel glad we are alive. this love leads us to help others simply because it feels good to contribute to those around us.
But why are we here? What is it that we truly love? the modern world is filled with distractions, deadlines, and priorities, and we get caught up in the fears and desires of life, we rush ourselves to an ideal point in our lives, but then what? Like when you drive all the way to the store but then cant remember what you came for. Many of us dream of a life that is wonderful and free, but it is usually a far way from where we end up. There are bad feelings in the world, but nothing feels half as bad as knowing you had a chance to do something you love,and you didnt take it. If you ask questions and listen to your heart, you will eventually hear destiny call you. A little voice (call it your inner self, your conciense, whatever) will always tell you the truth if you are prepared to hear it. And when you know what you should be doing with your life then do it! take a wild leap in the dark if you have to. then hit the ground running, because you dont have a second to lose. Place your hand over your chest and feel your heartbeat. that is actually your life clock ticking, counting down the moments you have left. one day it will stop, that is guaranteed, and theres nothing you can do about it. So you cant afford to throw away a single precious second. go after your dreams with energy and passion or you may as well stand back and watch your life wash down the drain. it takes courage and commitment to live your dreams. But sadly, many of us are to lazy or afraid to change or ever stretch our wings and realize our talents. So it is important you just do your own thing, whatever makes you happy, and do as best you can. Keep in mind that whatever you do, mistakes are part of life. So dont waste time kicking yourself for the past. Dont try to stress over whether you are doing the right thing, you will always know the answer in your heart. Rather than be discouraged, always remember that rejection and resistance are almost guaranteed when you are doing something important. When you set out to live your dreams, many people, including the ones who love you the most, will try to hold you back, but they have only given up there dreams, so they try to tell you you are wasting your time, youll never make it. So though your path may not be easy, it is incredibly rewarding. if you follow your dreams, at least you will exhaust yourself doing something you love the most. When you do what you love you can pull back the bed sheets every morning, excited to begin another day. And you will be filled with joy. you will go to sleep at night knowing you gave your all and made a difference, and wake up looking forward to a future that is as beauiful and exciting as you can imagine, that will inspire others to go after their dreams. And isnt that what makes life most wonderful?
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