A great bit written on the importance of now. Kind of sad, kind of inspiring.
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It is a nice story and I'm glad the person was aware of his surrounding enough to notice that man. But like most things in life, changing isn't that simple. It's nice to think that it is, but only small change is simple the rest takes work. So really, we all need to start working on ourselves if we're unhappy. The big stuff takes time, but I don't really need to spell that out to you, Justify.
I do agree. We *should* be more cognizant of the fact that time is fleeting. I'm not as pro-active about things as I should be, but I do understand this truth. Which is why I believe in always telling the truth, being open about my feelings, telling those who matter most how I feel, enjoying the breeze on a beautiful day, walking around rural/urban areas taking everything in, noticing things around me, and photographing small things most people overlook. It's also motivation (not the reason) for being a good person, taking care of people I love and helping where I can.
These are a few of the ways I'm trying to live my life to the fullest. At this moment, I wouldn't say that my life is full, but it would be a lot emptier if I were not doing the above.
Having a full life doesn't always mean doing everything that can be done. To me it just means that your life is full to you and has meaning.
Carpe Diem (in your own way).
After thought:
I wonder if this person spoke to that dying man instead of just taking pictures and then having a moment of self-reflection. That man probably could have used some human contact. Also, it might have enriched the writer's comments to know more about the watches and a dying man's perspective.
I agree with what Kim said about living life in as good a way as you can. I, also, do what i can to help others out. Not only with caffeinating my customers to the max but also with the hospice group i help with. I believe that is why i chose to go into law enforcement. It's not for the money and/or benefits, although the benefits are good, the pay isn't what i would call great. I'm doing it to help others, to get that drunk driver off the road before they kill someone, etc.
Humans are always in a rush to get somewhere until death comes knocking on our door...then we try to stop time as best we can.
Very cool -- thank you both for posting.
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