We have all heard the cliché "live like there is no tomorrow" or "act as if each day is your last." The same basic principle: don't waste your time doing things you don't like, don't put off your dreams, goals and adventures. And while I can agree with the idea behind it, this particular cliché almost always upsets me.
One cannot truly live as if it is their last day on Earth without substantial proof that it is such. Or without complete disregard to the future. I think of it in this way, if I knew I would die tomorrow I would take huge risks, without a moments thought of the consequences. I would completely forget about my momentary worries and do radical things, dropping everything, spending everything. And when I wake up tomorrow I've set myself back a month or a year financially. Sure I probably had a great day, if I did not die, but the argument boils down to a preference toward one amazing day or a good life with plenty of great days sprinkled in.
I don't think its natural to plant yourself behind a computer or sit in an office all the time and constantly delay gratification. That's why I get behind the cliché "Live in the moment." A very similar idea, but more realistic. Life requires spontaneity, stepping outside of comfort zones and adventures leading to new experiences. You can't simply stop everything and go for broke, but you can shake the dust and break the routine. I am willing to work hard to realize the life I dream to live, but I will never allow that work to usurp my life.
No comments:
Post a Comment