Each day we have an opportunity. We can live or we can exist. The choice is up to you. To simply exist doesn’t take much effort at all. Even without eating, your body could still function for many days before finally giving out. Existing and eating delays the inevitable, but nothing else is accomplished.
A choice is the only difference between living and existing. When you choose to live, you realize there are things which can be done that can enrich your life, or the life of others. To truly live, try doing both. These things can be as simple as a walk in the park or a trip to the gym. They can be as complex as conceiving a child or launching a business.
To impacting others can be simple or complex. Sending a card, making a phone call, providing a meal, or simply stopping by to see someone can be all that is needed to change a life. More complex things might be caring for a shut-in’s lawn, paying off a debt, or organizing a rally to do either of these.
Never let resources be an excuse for not living. Existing still costs money, but you get very little for your investment. Choose, instead, to invest in yourself and/or others and see the difference a choice can make.
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Someone recently reminded me that when we are kids we were told to hurry up and eat your ice cream before it melts. We rushed through the experience of enjoying (living) for the pursuit of not ending up with melted ice cream all over our hands and faces. I’m focused on living and enjoying the moment, less on the mess and being imperfect. It’s a hard shift.
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