Living a life of purpose
I recently had a delightful conversation with an elderly woman and I couldn't help but notice as she recounted the events of the past years how bright-eyed and full they were. Just listening to her made me smile because she was given the gift of life and she lived. I want to live. I want to live a life of substance, one of purpose and happiness. We sometimes get so caught up with everything that is going on around us that we forget the fact that our life is a gift one whereby we're unaware of when or even how it can be taken away, and sometimes it can be all within a flash. This is something that I have to constantly remind myself of because sometimes I overthink even the smallest things. I want to travel the world; experience various cultures, sceneries, and lifestyles. I want to experience all of the best that life has to offer; count stars, go on road trips and unplanned adventures, sit on the beach in silence with my favourite people just enjoying God's creation ...