I live for myself, first of all. Even though that may sound incredibly selfish and egotistical, what's the point of living for other people? I can't live a life in which I'm trying to please others all the time. I'm such a competitive person that I tend to push myself until I realize I can't be pushed anymore. This competitiveness, while it may be seen as negative or weird, drives me to do my best wherever I go. I hate being mediocre at things, and this competition pushes me and gives me a reason to live.
I live so I can enjoy life. Everything I love gives me a reason to live. Volleyball, the beach, spending time with family, having fun with friends, art, the beauty of nature, learning...all these things remind me everyday of why I'm living.
I live for some purpose too. I live to make some kind of impact on the world, however small. Helping others, supporting friends and family, fighting for what's right--those are things I should keep doing to really live. Obviously I'm not done with living yet, though, and I still have many things I want to do before I stop living.
And why would I not want to live?
Life is awesome! Most of the time. We just don't see it.
Wow! You Miss Audrey Phan, NAILED this blog post. As a student in high school, I find it extremely important that you discovered the concept of living for yourself and not anyone else. I, myself, find it challenging to disregard what others might think of me and say about me. Being a people pleaser isn't good. Aside from that, all of your reasons are comprehensive and I could tell the amount of thought you put into this answer.I really appreciated your two responses on my blog! Continue to be your amazing self :)
ReplyDeleteAw Danielle thanks so much! LOVE your blog! And yeah I know it's really hard for me as well not to care what others think, but I feel like just being yourself makes you feel good that you can be independent :)
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