I understand that life is all about the processes we use to get to our end goal, and the experiences and relationships along the way. I just get tired of people telling us to live like we are dying and get more enjoyment out of life. For a lot of us, we have to go to work each day at a job we probably don't like, just to pay bills, keep our home, and provide for our family. It is far from a glamorous way of life, and we reap little reward for our daily work. I think anyone's first response if they knew they had six months to live would be to quit their job, piss on their bills, buy a larger life insurance policy to protect their family after they are gone, then start having some fun. But without knowledge of how long we will live, we must continue with the daily grind in order to do what is best for ourselves and our families. We have to live each day like we will be alive into our nineties... not knowing any differently. And unfortunately for a lot of people, that means sacrificing vacations and luxuries in an effort to provide for today, tomorrow, and the rest of our lives.
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I love your insight and appreciate your comment. Agreed there are always needs that must be met and we can't go around behaving like the end is near. To me, what I take from this is not just the drive to do and learn more (which is certainly there) but also striving to be the best person I can be. Maybe things like this remind us to do things such as call that relative we've been neglecting, etc. I measure my success (ups and downs) on the quality of person I am being to others and what I'm giving back, and these timeframe checkpoints are a kind reminder of the fragility of our existence in striving to meet those goals. Again, great words and much appreciated @countryinspired :)
There is nothing wrong at all about trying to be a better person. I should practice that more often!
You are certainly not alone on that one! :)