"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."
— Twilight of the Idols, "Maxims and Arrows," published in 1889.
This profound quote comes from Friedrich Nietzsche, the renowned 19th-century philosopher often referred to as the "rebel philosopher" of our times. Despite his intellectual brilliance, Nietzsche’s life ended as any ordinary person’s might. Yet, within his relatively short life, he left an indelible mark on the world by pursuing his purpose fulfilling the mission he believed was bestowed upon him.
Many people have echoed the cliché, "Life is precious." And indeed, it is. But what often renders life meaningless is how we choose to spend the fleeting days we are given. As Ecclesiastes laments, "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
We must stop squandering the precious petals of our lives worrying about what tomorrow may bring or letting the past drag us down. Instead, we should embrace the present, take a leap of faith, and seize opportunities even when the outcome is uncertain. As they say, "seize the day!"
Life was not given to us merely to exist, like wake up, work, sleep then repeat. (Oh god that’s exhausting) Life was bestowed upon us so we could create meaning, pursuing what we love and what sets our souls on fire.
You know, tomorrow is never guaranteed, but the steps we take today no matter how small shape the path ahead. The future isn’t something we simply wait for; it is something we craft with intention and determination.
It doesn’t matter how slow your progress may seem. What matters is that you keep moving forward in the right direction.
With persistence and purpose, you will one day reach your ultimate destination the final frontier of your life’s meaning.
