Loading ...So many people get up in the morning and go through the motions, just to get up the following day to repeat it all again. They merely exist mechanically, at the same time, at the same pace, in the same way. To them existing is nothing more than a state of being — they plod on and endure it; often oblivious of the fact that they are not necessarily in tune with life.
Living, to me, is a much more vibrant and exciting concept. Living most definitely implies adding flair to your life! It’s about the experience — mentally, physically and spiritually. It’s an emotional sensation. Living is about not holding back, but rather experiencing every incident and occurrence, the good and the not-so-good, as an adventure. It’s about having an impact and being relevant.
Living implies action — it’s about being active and out there. This is even better when a good measure of energy and a little gusto is thrown in for good measure. Frankly, it’s about being excited.
“Excited?” you may ask. Yes, excited, because a consuming, energising feeling from inside you challenges you to want to be on this planet and spurs you on to want to live and make a difference. It’s the ingredient that makes your personality a force to be reckoned with.
Living, of course, involves being open to experience, ideas and emotions — open to feel and open to feelings. Vulnerable? Absolutely! Being guarded has never produced sterling results. Too many young people grow weary and prematurely old because they have lost interest in living. Our planet provides us with an immeasurable and constant supply of possibilities to embrace. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could all go through life embracing the endless possibilities, opportunities and experiences? We might just become members of the squad that experiences that optimists have all the luck.
Life is about the positive — the smile, the laugh, the playfulness and the fun. Sure, this doesn’t mean bad things won’t happen and it certainly doesn’t imply that reality coincides with one’s wishes, but a little positive optimism certainly makes dealing with them a whole lot easier.
Life is about engaging in activity and in people. It’s a journey and adventure and a never-ending learning process. Living is a process that challenges your very being; it defines you and especially your character and what you represent. The secret of success is very often determined by the fact that we understand that we are not in this world to be understood, but rather to be understanding. In addition, if you put your heart and soul into the smallest acts, the overwhelming feeling of achievement will act as a catalyst that will encourage you to greater achievements.
What do you represent? Who do you engage with? Who do you inspire and touch? Do you add value to those around you?
I believe you have to have a burning desire to want to live. You must get up in the morning and be excited about what you can offer the world — believe that your attitude and the value you add to society as an individual can truly make a difference.
“Difference” to me doesn’t come in big, flashy moves — it’s in the small and seemingly trivial things. Often we don’t even realise that we have touched someone’s life, challenged their thoughts or provoked a different behaviour. Ultimately, the value we add to people with whom we come into contact, either consciously or unconsciously, is what changes the journey into an adventure and makes the adventure fulfilling and worthwhile.
I believe that these are the key ingredients to leading a satisfying, full and magical life.
All you need to inspire, touch the lives and add value to those around you is really to live — all the way and completely! Go and stir some soul!
In order to LIVE one must be in search of one thing and one thing only, your Destiny. The reasons why some people exist and others LIVE is that the one’s existing have not made an attempt to discover their Destiny. Its a very difficult journey and they choose to take the easy route and continue on their daily drudge called their life. I have have personally made the conscious decision to discover my destiny and my life has been forever changed from merely existing to LIVING life to the fullest. As Paulo Coelho author of the Alchemist says, One’s only obligation in life is to fulfill one’s Destiny.
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