What now?

I guess it’s true what they say about knowing a person. A person is identifiable through the actions that he or she does. Isn’t that so true that the things we do shape the very essence of our lives? If that’s the case, then life is something we should treasure greatly is it not? Then, the question is, what are we doing with our lives? Do we just sit around and wait for things to come to us? Or do we sit alone studying or working looking up the ladder but neglecting the people around us? Do we strive for everything which we cherish, be it big or small, that what we do is to achieve fulfillment in our lives?

Isn’t that what life is all about? Living it to the fullest and striving for the best that we can whilst looking forward to the future in anticipation of greater things to come. Each one of us, regardless of gender, race, or age, has only one chance to live. You cannot ask for a second chance to redo what was done. Some say that always keep an eye on your past and be wary. But what is that if you don’t look to the future? Are our lives such things that we only look back in hope of undoing the mistakes we have made? Or is it that we should look to the future and hope for greater things whilst giving it all we have? Should our lives be filled with greed, hatred, prejudice, and power? Or should life be filled with happiness, joy, friendship, love, and so many others? The things that we choose to do in and the way that we are, it is all by our choice. People may say that, “Oh, it was luck” or “They made me do it” but yet, at the center of it all, isn’t it governed by the decisions that we make? Do we take responsibility of our lives? Or are we letting others do it for us?

What is the purpose of me saying all this, you may ask. To me, it is the fact of life that is the purpose. Life is given to us and it can be taken from us at any moment. Therefore, it is precious to me and I do not intend to waste my life any longer dabbling in things which do not build me in stature and maturity. I may be young but better to realize this young before it is all too late where life will then be filled with regrets. Each and every one of us only has one shot at life. I have made my choice, what is YOURS? Do not waste this wonderful opportunity that has been given to you.

Nobody asks you to have a perfect life, just to give it all you've got with no regrets.