Infinite. Something that life, is not. Since life has a beginning on earth, this means it must have an end point. Life is like a number line, with closed circles on each end (for those of you who are decent at math). Although, everyone’s number line falls at different lengths. This is because your number line grows through out your life, until a sudden drop off occurs. The line stops. Your time stops. Poof. Life as you know it, ends.
Sadly, life does not give you a formula sheet to calculate how long your number line is going to be. Life doesn’t let you know how much time you have to finally make your dreams come true, or create your beautiful children that are mixture of you and the person you love. Life, doesn’t give you a timeline. Its your job to make your life worthwhile within your time given on your number line.
Your end could be tomorrow, or your end could be in 50+ years from now. But I’m writing this because I think too many people live their lives like they are infinite. They drag their feet with the mindset of “I’ll do it tomorrow”, when they told themselves that yesterday. They push away the words I Love You, because that can always be said later. They sit on our phones instead of engaging in a persons’ presence, assuming they will be with us tomorrow. They still consider their dreams as wishes, rather than plans, because hard work can always be done later.
Not knowing how much time I have left on this earth is not what scares me. What frightens me, is not knowing how much time I have left with the people I love, the people I adore, the people I admire, the people who inspire me. This uncertainty terrifies me so much that, instead of thinking of life as infinite, I’m beginning to think of life as a privilege to be cherished.
Our time is limited. God only knows how long, but do not let that scare you. Instead, let that spark you. Let that drive you. Become the person you have always wanted to be. No one is stopping you, but yourself and your idea of an infinite life. Take risks. Work hard to make your dreams come reality. Do what you love and most importantly, be passionate. Be brave and have courage. Fall in love, and don’t you dare hold back. Why would you ever hold back from loving someone?
The point is, don’t go to bed in a fight with someone. Don’t slam the door without saying I love you first. Don’t avoid forgiveness for something forgivable. Don’t give yourself a regret of not loving enough if someone’s number line happens to end before yours. Pay attention to others, and listen to their words. Look people in the eyes, and admire their beauty. You never know when its going to be the last time you kiss someone goodbye or squeeze them tight. Be the “I Love You More” to someone’s “I love you”. Be the difference in a world full of ‘infinite’ actions.
