This is my favorite quote: "One day, your whole life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's something watching."
When I spend time reflecting on my life, my experiences, and what I see others go through, I often end up at the same question: for what am I living for? I recall troubling situations that I've encountered and all the great times I've had. All of this, in the long run, is helping me define myself.
I will, obviously, not live forever. Inevitably, all of these moments will define me at a singular point in my life. When I am lying on my deathbed after a long, joyful life, how will I be remembered?
I share the common hope of being remembered as a great person. It's a realistic goal, but I have a lot of work to do. I try to help those who need it. I try to be a good friend and spread laughter. Sometimes I go to far, but it's part of the learning process.
I received the best advice from the deepest internal struggle I've ever had. One day I realized that I am the only person who is responsible for what I do. I cannot blame anyone else. I cannot let the past bother me. I am the pilot of my own life.
I realized at that point that every day has to be a new memory. If I allow one moment to escape, that's one moment I've wasted. Time here is limited; I need to make the most of it.
Death is the scariest reality I have to face. By creating fantastic memories, I believe I can live my life to the fullest. In a way, I will have achieved such a level of contentment that I win. I beat the game of life.
So, every morning, I wake up to my newfound love: electronic dance music, put an honest smile on my face, and face the world knowing that I'm preparing myself for an unbeatable opponent. The most feared, well-known enemy on Earth.
Death will not deprive me of life until I am ready to go on my own accord. When I've drained every last bit of love and laughter out of my system, I will face Death and allow it to do its bidding. I will close my eyes and watch a condensed autobiography of a great man's life. One who turned tears into laughs and hate into love. It'll be one damn good movie.
I've got a long way to go until I reach that point. Every step is preparing me for an inescapable end, but I'm going to love every step of the way.
I agree with everything about this blog. It's always hard to accept the fact that one day our time will be up, but it's a part of growing up. I really liked reading this because it's inspiring to everyone to never take a day for granted and to always set out to enjoy every single moment we are given.
ReplyDeleteThis is very inspiring and relatable. I think that everyone has the desire to leave a legacy that will live on after we die, not necessarily one of fame but one of importance. As you said, we want to be great; we want to amount to something that is more than simply another passing life. I, like you, have been through more than what the surface shows (I read your previous blog. It was truly touching and amazing.) and I try to be a person that is helpful and caring to everyone around me and to live my life in a way that will touch others people's lives permanently. I know that I am in no way successful at these things consistently, but, one day, I hope to be. I recently read a quote that I think is very fitting for your blog. It says, " work for a cause, not for applause. Live to express, not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt." Thank you for writing such a meaningful blog. I think that this is a very genuine and real topic that many people can relate to.
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