Sing For The Moment

Brothers and Sisters:

I am now officially 22 years young. I feel so lucky and blessed to reach this golden age as there are painful tragedies in this world that prevent far too many young, innocent lives from reaching their full potential and experiencing more of what life has to offer. I often find myself complaining throughout my days and weeks about what I do not have, or what others may have that I do not. I often find myself debating difficult questions in my mind such as "Why me?" or "Why not me?" and "Why now?" or "Why not now?"

I am beginning to realize, albeit with much difficulty, that these questions and those that are similar are absolutely a waste of our invaluable time that has been granted to us. Our only focus should be directed at cherishing the present moment, that is what is happening, where we are, and who we are with at this very second. Everything else is secondary. Sure, of course we can make tentative plans for the future, but that involves dealing directly with the present moment and making the very most out of it that we possibly can.

Life is so unpredictable. It truly is amazing how our life course can be significantly impacted or even change altogether in the blink of an eye. You may have what you consider to be concrete plans for the future, when out of nowhere something happens and all of those plans become pieces of scrap paper in the desk wastebasket.

Appreciate what you have, while you still have it. Your most coveted friends, family members, or special possessions can be gone in an instant, and when you least suspect it. Learn to live within the present moment. Do not ever question "Why me?" Try to find positive even in the most negative of circumstances. Keep in mind that if you think you have received an unfair deal in life, you certainly have not. No one is perfect, everyone experiences tough times. It will always remain: It is how you deal with, and how you recover from those tough times to become a better person that will ultimately define who you are.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"I may be stupid, but I know what Love is."

- Forrest Gump


CLOSING THOUGHTS:

I felt the need for some more serious reflection. I am probably an idiot about 98% of each day, but it is always good to step back and realize what is truly important in life. I just started writing down some thoughts I had circling around in my head. My hope is that someone gets something out of it.


I am Legend,

Meatson, out.