Value of life

I can still remember that fond memory of me, as a 6 year old, sitting on the lap of a man dressed as Santa Clause during the Christmas season. The man asked me what i wanted for Christmas, and I responded to him, " A new toy car, a new video game, a new chess set," and so on. And ever since then, I've always valued such useless concrete objects such as toys, games and food, and failed to realize the importance of living safely and filling that life with gusto and zest. I was a very dull child back then, and didn't really value education or knowledge, and did not look after my own well-being. People who were coeval seemed to have a better quality of living compared to me. They were much happier, and much more healthy, patient, disciplined and knowledgeable of their surroundings. Quite the contrary, I was an unhealthy child who had the tendency of falling ill in the simplest situations and conditions, and was quite obese and sedentary in terms of physical activity. I had many close calls throughout my life, none of which I personally cherish or am proud of. I have nearly died 8 times, 4 due to pneumonia, 1 due to obesity and underactiveness, 1 due to carelessness, and twice due to pure stupidity.

Up until then, I had never once thought about how precious my life was. I never pondered upon the fact that I had only 1 life, and one that I could never get back had I lost it. There were certain cirumstances I knew which I couldn't change, such as my appearance and my race, but still tried to change. There were also other circumstances which I could've and should've changed, such as my attitude and my overall behaviour and responsibility, but still failed to change. And because I wasn't self-aware of my own flaws and mistakes, I ended up suffering both physically and mentally. I knew that I should've done and started on certain things, and knew I should've halted the continuaton of other activities, but still didn't consider doing them and instead just laid back and watched my life go to waste. Had I paid attention, and had I been more discreet and exuberant in nature in a more positive manner, I would've ended up in a better state. Remember that everything a person does counts for something, because their life is ticking and ticking away. Every passing second becomes a memory, and every time you waste your valuable time, you'll feel the side effects of it. Don't sit and do absolutely nothing and attempt to engage in meaningful and aidful tasks and activities. Don''t wait until the last second to do things, and be careful of yourself and surroundings at all times, because the slightest mistake can drastically and detrimentally change your life forever.

Most of all, never sit down and whine or moan about things you can't change. Don't spend your valuable time complaining and blaming, and instead find a way to raise yourself back up, and look at the positives and alternatives of things. Always take action, and always analyze the risks of every activity. When people are in dire need of help, or if you see them struggling and in despair, don't shy away from helping them or asking them what's wrong. If you see that one true love you like, don't shy away from talking to him or her, but know that he or she has a mind and life of his or her own, and consider his or her perspectives and values before you make any sort of move on him or her. In all, make your life a memorable one for those who are closest to you, and always remember that no amount of gold, money and fame can replace a living, breathing human being capable of having so much more, because once your life is endangered or scarred from a mesmerizing event, you'll start to appreciate and accept the fact that your life, body and mind should be at the optimum positions in terms of personal values and interests. Peace