Love, Death and Everything in Between
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Many people will ask this question - "What is Life?" Such matters question my very existence. Perhaps one of the simplest yet most complicated words to be defined is life itself. The wittier one would answer, Life is a journal. So are Time and Fortune. However, the life that I meant here is the very essence of our human race.
Picture a goldfish swimming in its bowl. It swims around aimlessly popping its eyes out to whoever approaches. Many of us might live our life like the goldfish. Boring, monotonous and routine. Seriously, what we need to know is how to make the most out of our life. Most people spend too much time looking back at what they could have done, reflecting on opportunities which lined up outside their door. When we miss out on opportunities and look back at them, we are lost in a state of regret - thinking stuffs like "I could have been this and I could have done that". Seriously, who will ever be happy living this kind of remorseful life?Death, in everything alive, this term seems to blend perfectly with the humdrum cycle in which we exist. In other words, death is a part of life and undeniably, no one can choose when to die. When the time is right, death will beckon the individual. One can't resist, one can only accept. However, people tend to take death for granted. That is, until a loved one dies or one's own demise approaches. It hits like a bolt of lightning. Quick, precise and painful. It makes someone realize the harshness of reality. What if you can’t see your loved one anymore? What if you can't feel the warmth, the hug, the love from them anymore? Is it too late to regret or even tell them the three simple words that they have always love to hear?
That is why they always say "cherish your loved one". Love is to give without asking for return. True, it is easier said than done, but in order to gain something precious, one need to sacrifice right? Sometimes, the feeling of insecure and loneliness can drive one crazy. "Think positive"! Because analyzing too much only bogs us down. When we have positive outlook in life, we begin to see the bright side of everything.An essential part of our lives is the people around us. Many people tend to neglect their families, their loved ones, living only themselves in the circle of life. Do remember that they were there for us when we are down and something to look forward to at the end of the day. Some people only spend few hours a week with their loved ones but the catch is, "it's not the quantity that counts, it's the quality." Sounds reasonable eh? Sure everyone can read and understand this but to put this in action is a whole different thing.
Have you ever had one of those days when you just don't feel like getting up in the morning to face the world, your parents, your friends or even your loved one? I sure have. Well, take a look through your daily newspaper but don't read the front pages as they will only make you feel even worse. Instead, take a look at the obituaries. Each deceased person listed there would be more than happy to trade places with you, no matter how many problems you have. You see, they are dead. There have no more opportunities, no more chances and no more life. When you realize that, I'm sure you'll feel grateful that you are still alive and well. So I guess, it's ashamed if you neglect your loved ones and regret soon.

Anyway, that is my life now. Learning on how to grow up and cherishing people around me. What I can say for now is I'm in the process of growing up and climbing up the ladder. I just hope that people around me will cherish me like how I cherish them. I'm trying and learning.... because when you start be appreciative you can make your life more than just a goldfish in its bowl. :)





