An interesting way of looking at life is that it offers only once choice within itself — to live. There are numerous ways of living, but none of them are real or even metaphorical deaths. Everyone simply lives differently, making a choices towards that life either consciously or subconsciously. Another interesting aspect is that nobody is forcing us to stay alive. Yes, there are numerous unfortunate ways in which my life can be taken away from me. Short of that, I am living, breathing and and writing this at this moment because that is exactly what I want to do.
In acknowledging that much, it also becomes true that there is no such thing as a gift of life given to me. Life and living are choices I make, even if that life will only extend to the next five minutes, seconds, months or decades. It is a gift that only I can give myself. That gift is only a blank sheet on which I get to paint whatever I choose to paint. The painting could be a blank one, it could be of a raging fire, it could be tranquil. In the end, nothing matters more than that I liked what I painted when the time finally comes to die.
Being given and getting are two sides of the same coin of receiving something. Our canvases are so full of what we need to get and what we did not get, both in our gains and losses. To imagine a state where desiring more does not exist would be silly, as even wanting less is a desire. But, to see what we get as what we are given is a side of the mirror that takes effort and discipline turn our gazes to. Even in this so-called materialistic and modern world there is so much that is given, freely and generously, that it is a pity that we can’t often see beyond what we want to get.
I like these thought a lot. I think we would all be better off if we practiced recognizing the things we have been given each day. Approaching life with an attitude of gratitude is a healthy way to grow and be able to give more to others!
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So true. As someone said, the bank of love is never bankrupt 🙂
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I like picture 😍
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We shouldn’t be confined with what the world tells us. We must move forward in action with a pure and genuine hearts to illuminate the lives of many. Great thought! 😊
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I like the way u express because its really true life is about to live but in what way it totally depend upon us .Either we keep on complaining and make it like a prison or to love it .Nice !!
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I really like the way u expressed that life is to live but in what way it totally depend upon us .Either by complaining each day and making it up like a prison or to live by loving it .
Nice !!!
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By loving it as when we are the reason of one’s smile it is the best feeling n if we initially start doing good for others gradually we will love our life too
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Woow! Your writings always enlightens me. This is the reason why I’ve always craved fictional pieces from you, ’cause your take on anything is so refreshing! Loved it! ❤
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*enlighten
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Dhonyabad Sayantoni. Get done with your exams and I will be happy to read all you have been hiding inside you 😀
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Awe thanks Neal! I would love that 😊
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I absolutely agree with GirlOnTheGo and what she said about your post. You have such a way with words, Neal which makes it hard to just read through once. At first read, a somewhat simplistic post, yet very profound.
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Aren’t you the most loving? ☺️Hugs
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❤
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