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Life Is Short: Don't Waste It

You never know where the path may lead you, so enjoy life to its fullest

Kaitlin Bordwell
Nov 14, 2016
Keuka College
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My hometown is suffering the loss of a community member and I am realizing that life is way too short. People in today's society are concerned about all the wrong things, including myself. We're all worried about the future. We are always thinking about what tomorrow holds for us, and the days that come after that. Am I saying that isn't important? No, because it is. But we need to not be afraid to put those things on hold and to just live in the moment.

Here's some things to remember when struggling with the loss of someone:

1. Cherish what you have


Don't wait until it's too late to say what you're thinking. Tell somebody you know that you love them.

2. Take chances

Don't live life wondering what could have been. If you want to do something, then do it. Don't wonder what could have been.

3. It's okay to cry

It's okay to cry sometimes. We all fall down sometimes.

4. Just make sure you get back up again!

After the storm comes the rainbow. Even when nothing seems to be going right, a simple smile can change everything.

5. Live in the moment

Don't worry about what happened yesterday. Don't think about the things you could've changed, because chances are you couldn't have. Just live in the moment and enjoy today.

6. Challenge yourself

Climb a mountain. Go some place you have never been to. Learn to play an instrument. Learn to draw. Take up a new language. Do something to challenge yourself. Dare to be outstanding.

7. Don't settle


Don't settle for anything less than you deserve. Life is too short to waste time on anything less than you deserve. Don't settle for being good. Strive to be great.

8. No regrets

Don't live life with regrets. What's done is done. If it wasn't your destination, it was your preparation.

9. Have no worries

"Hakuna Matata: it means no worries." There's some things life you just can't control. Don't waste your time worrying.

10. Good vibes

Life is too short. So only good vibes.

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