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The Journey of Life

What is life? It is a question that has been asked and pondered upon by philosophers,
writers and many others. Despite centuries of meditation, there is no standard answer,
considering that all individuals are unique and they perceive their lives in their own way. The
meaning of life is open to interpretation.

A Greek philosopher suggests that nothing lasts forever and hence nothing can transcend
time. Life is like a body of flowing water which is constantly changing. When we step into the river
again, it appears to be the same as before. Yet, it is no longer the same river that has wet our feet
because the water is ever flowing. By the same token, we are different from the “we” that
stepped into the water some time ago. Life never repeats itself. It can be lived only once and
every moment of it should be treasured.

“Time and tide wait for no man.”“Time is the most fair and reasonable — it never gives
more to anyone.” Time flies like an arrow and no one can wind back the clock. There are so
many things we need to look after in our daily lives that sometimes we have no time to catch our
breath. Life is long if we live it meaningfully; life is transient if we just idle away our time. Instead
of waiting for opportunities to emerge, we should seize our time and make the best out of it.
Procrastination is the thief of time, and making up for lost time is not easy.

“The best does not come alone. It comes with the company of the all.” Though not as
dramatic as a roller coaster ride, life is often marked by many ups and downs. Good times and
bad times come in the same way as the tide ebbs and flows. At certain points in our life, the sea
may be rough. As long as we do not lose heart in adversity, we should be able to overcome the
hurdles. Sooner or later, the trying times will be behind us. Every cloud surely has a silver lining.

Life involves choices. We might make mistakes in the process, knowingly or unknowingly.
Of course, if we just sit back doing nothing, we will not risk making errors. But there are times in
our life when we find ourselves at a crossroads where decision-making are unavoidable. Positive
thinking is a way to guide us towards a solution. While looking ahead for a new path, we also look
back to learn lessons. Life is a learning process, and the sands of time have much to tell and
teach us. “A man is never too old to learn.” The longer we live, the more we should learn.

“Life is not a 100-yard dash, but more a cross-country run.” True enough, life is like a
marathon that calls for persistence. In this long race, some run faster, some slower, and the
finish line is different for each participant. But at whatever pace, we should stride ahead with a
clear direction. We all have a goal in life, whether lofty or not. The heart of the matter is not how
fast we are moving towards this destination, but how hard we are trying to get there. It is in the
course of running that we truly understand the substance of life.

Like a leaf of blank paper, our life can become either just black and white or as colourful as
a mass of flowers. Our life is in our own hands. It is up to us to decide what to draw on this
paper. While some work with their own hands, some invite the partnership of another. An
accompanied journey is sometimes more heart-warming and fulfilling. In whichever case, this
paper is a record of our history, from the cradle to the grave, as well as a memoir for those that
come after us. So no matter what we are going to draw on it, we should put our heart and soul into
it.
Ruirui, you have inspired me to think of the meaning of life again. Devote Q1aHIc
this article to you and wish you every success in the future journey of your life!
by小玉:)

[ 此贴被小玉:)在2008-10-13 14:12重新编辑 ]

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hmzh434	声望 +1	佩服，英文表达太顺畅了	2008-10-13
sandy	好评度 +5	优秀文章	2008-10-13
duke282	糖果 +10	英文真好呢=]	2008-10-13