Recently in my English class, we've been reading the awesome book 'Tuesdays With Morrie' by Mitch Albom. It's a touching memoir to an amazing college professor who suffered from ALS in his late years and it's a true story. In honor of this; I chose my favorite quote from the book- which I must say was hard to do, since I think the book offers many amazing quotes and bits of knowledge. The quote is the above.
I really see some truth in this quote... especially since I have experienced it myself. For newer readers who don't know me (or my family) personally; my mom died 3 years ago. It was pretty tragic; as she was not only young but also an incredibly beautiful and kind soul. However, she was quite sick and lost a very long and tedious struggle with alcoholism on August 1st of 2013. That aside- her memory lives on forever in the memories of those who's lives she managed to touch; none moreso than my dad and I. We were both very close to her, and she will never be forgotten. This relatability is partly why I chose this quote... but also because I wanted to lightly touch on how sad it must be to live a lonely and bitter life; where no one loves you. I firmly believe that the key to eternal life doesn't lie in myths and legends; but in the love of those you choose to let into your life- and how they value you, and vice versa. To have no one to love you must be to live without purpose; in a way- you'll die and be forgotten. Now, inevitably, we will all at some time be forgotten... but it's so much better to go through life loving and letting others love you than being cold throughout your entire existence. This brings me to the end bit of my post- the initial response quote that came to my mind upon reading the quote: Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, then they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. I am not afraid. - Marcus Aurelius And that, everyone- concludes this blog post. The key to a happy life? Is to be happy, live well, and love and let love. Honestly, I believe Aurelius says it best and it is that little philosophy that I myself try to live by. Living a virtuous and noble life. If anyone wants to add to these thoughts- leave me a comment below. - Maddie
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