Musings of a 40-year old
Living is not just about 'not dying'.
It's about smelling the flowers and dealing with sh*t.
It's about jumping right in and exploring the unknown.
But it's also about having the courage to shake your head, say 'No' and stand your ground. And sometimes, yes... Having the courage to walk away.
Living is about falling down, making mistakes, getting lost, having your heart broken into tiny pieces, your soul crushed and mangled until nothing's left but a mushy pulp. It's about enduring the pestle's painful grind.
But most importantly, it's about getting up, shaking off the dirt, picking up the pieces... or leaving them and moving on... and being able to tell yourself that it's ok, that you'll do better next time.
Living is being able to take on burns, bruises and scratches... while having a ready supply of bandages, medications and lots and lots of courage... and humor. It's about sharing to people who matter, your stories about medals and scars, and triumphs and frustrations.
Living is knowing that you can... while also accepting that you may not.
It is about laughing... and crying... and doing both at the same time... and laughing some more... with friends and family.
Living is about taking care of your own yard, and growing your own roses. Realize that all grass are green, it's just a matter of perspective.
It is about freedom... but also knowing your boundaries, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Living is knowing that one is just a miniscule speck in the entire universe... but we can make that tiny speck meaningful and important.
It is about having a mission... pursuing your passion... committing to a purpose and persevering for a cause.
Living is about the butterflies and the roses... and the thorns and the worms... but most of all, it's about the things you do, people you touch, experiences you get to live by. It's about how you influence and change the world, in however way you can. It's all about how you dare to make a difference.
They say that life begins at 40. I would beg to disagree.
One doesn't have to wait. Live at this moment. Live now.
May 22, 2014
Living is not just about 'not dying'.
It's about smelling the flowers and dealing with sh*t.
It's about jumping right in and exploring the unknown.
But it's also about having the courage to shake your head, say 'No' and stand your ground. And sometimes, yes... Having the courage to walk away.
Living is about falling down, making mistakes, getting lost, having your heart broken into tiny pieces, your soul crushed and mangled until nothing's left but a mushy pulp. It's about enduring the pestle's painful grind.
But most importantly, it's about getting up, shaking off the dirt, picking up the pieces... or leaving them and moving on... and being able to tell yourself that it's ok, that you'll do better next time.
Living is being able to take on burns, bruises and scratches... while having a ready supply of bandages, medications and lots and lots of courage... and humor. It's about sharing to people who matter, your stories about medals and scars, and triumphs and frustrations.
Living is knowing that you can... while also accepting that you may not.
It is about laughing... and crying... and doing both at the same time... and laughing some more... with friends and family.
Living is about taking care of your own yard, and growing your own roses. Realize that all grass are green, it's just a matter of perspective.
It is about freedom... but also knowing your boundaries, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Living is knowing that one is just a miniscule speck in the entire universe... but we can make that tiny speck meaningful and important.
It is about having a mission... pursuing your passion... committing to a purpose and persevering for a cause.
Living is about the butterflies and the roses... and the thorns and the worms... but most of all, it's about the things you do, people you touch, experiences you get to live by. It's about how you influence and change the world, in however way you can. It's all about how you dare to make a difference.
They say that life begins at 40. I would beg to disagree.
One doesn't have to wait. Live at this moment. Live now.
May 22, 2014
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