Livin' My Life Like It's Golden

So, I performed one of my "black duties" tonight: I supported a movie that starred two black characters, in a positive way. Those are very rare, so we as black people have to support them every chance we get. The movie is Last Holiday; no sex, no violence, a few choice words but they were all in fun. The moral of the movie was, to live your life to the fullest. Of course, the wheels in my mind started turning, and I started asking myself...do I have what it takes to live my life to the fullest?

Lot's of people believe that to live that way is a "gutsy" move. We like to live on the safe side and make every decision cautiously. Taking a risk is looked at as something rebels do, we don't equate it with people who enjoy life and want to experience new things. I believe living a normal, standard, no thrills life leads to a lot of unhappiness. We should all just follow our hearts and do what makes us feel good, despite what people may say.

If a person wants to go backpacking in the Alps, they should do it. If they want to be a singer, they should at least try it. If they want to work on television, they should go for it. Anything is possible. Most people receive their big breaks through chance happenings. You're never going to have a chance if you don't make things happen.

Ultimately, money is always on our minds when we make decisions. Yes, it is a practical way of thinking, but should money be a huge concern when you're in your 20s. You have your whole life to live and to work, raise a family, make a difference, etc, etc. We shouldn't let money or that good government job rule how we live our lives. Think about it, when you die, where's that money going to go, not with you to the after-life. Now don't go out, and blow all of your money, but don't just sit at home singing your "shoulda-coulda-wouldas"; that will make you even more depressed.

So, in a nut shell - don't be afraid of failure, rejection is not that bad (because it won't always happen), go for the gold, ask that cute girl or cute guy out, do what makes you feel good (not what makes you look good), if you're not happy then move on, you should not be forced to be a "stick in the mud"). Enjoy life, enjoy yourself...that's when the fun begins.