We are not meant to live forever. So what should we do while we are alive?
Many a times, I questioned myself about the significance of my existence. I am not superman, I can't change the world, damn I dun really know what I should be doing. I see the functionalities of a mobile phone, a digi cam or a car. They existed to serve our needs, I existed to do what?
Should I let myself live...and aged, then die off like so many of us? On my own, I am so insubstantial...the economy won't crash without me tom, no one's world would stop if I am gone isn't it?
I wanna be more involved somehow. By affecting, influencing or inspiring people around me. I wanna penetrate into Life, be involved with people and touched them. I dun wanna live a life studying, earning money and working my butt off. We will die someday, and for all the condos, money, stocks and shit u can have....they dun matter anymore when we r dead rite?
This world can definitely make do with more Lee Kuan Yews, Bill Gates or Einsteins. They dun juz live. They make a bloody difference. They dun work for money, they live for dreams. They won't live forever but their legacies will.
And I want to be like them.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Transitional existence
Posted by Sam G at 4:51:00 AM
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Hey,
You are already making a difference. By the kind, comforting and motivating words you wrote on your blog. They have made a difference to me. Rest assured you are not the only person feeling like this. Everyone wants to stand out. Everyone wants to be recognized for something positive. Sometimes in life we just have to be patient for things to happen. You may not see it now, but as you are ageing you will definitely come to understand the most important values in life. The difference you make need not be as big as those Steve Jobs or Bill Gates did. Your significance of existence can only be determined by you. You are the judge for yourself. If you think that you are happy, you are happy. If you want some improvement in your life, get up and do something.
Some people live through life not knowing who they are and what they are here for because they do not believe that little actions actually do count. Like you wrote on your blog that you are answerable to you mom, it means something. I don't know what it is. When you feel that whatever you do is in consideration of others (esp your loved ones), it means that your significance is great. At least to them. That is enough. Some people live through their life not appreciating the beautiful things that is just right beside them everyday.
I like this line you wrote: I once told a suicide survivor that there is no hurry to die, because we all will eventually. I do not need to live forever, I need to be alive once.
Yes there is no hurry because we all are only given one life, one chance. I want to do something before I leave. I want to make a difference too.
Remember you are here for a reason. If you can't see it now, its okay. Hold onto the questions and some day you will live into the answers.
I hope my input helps!
M
Hey M! I really appreciated your time in leaving a comment. *smile*
You keeps me thinking.
Let's live.
Sam G
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