One Life To Live

I think we've all heard it before, we only have one life to live. Live it right and one will be enough. I like that. But often times I wonder if we can all honestly saying we are living the life we wish we were. Of course I have to start by narrowing my focus and using the United States as my example. All of us are held back from being what we want to be by one thing, money. Sadly, in this capitalist society, one's worth is influenced by their net worth. Sure it is great to be a nice person but no money? Oh sorry, can't help you. No I think that that is really great that you volunteer and work with homeless. You work long hours trying to help the homeless in San Francisco find housing and get jobs so they can be independent, but see the thing is that you only make $10 an hour doing that so we can't help you. You can't buy that house, you can't drive that car, you're kids can't go to that school. Oh but you Mr. Wall Street Investor, please come on in. Since you know how to play the market your worth is more than our community service focused friend clipping coupons over there.

But then again, what if that guy is completely happy with his $10 an hour? Who cares how big that paycheck is if in your heart of hearts you're happy? In this life you only have to be true to yourself. Do what you want, go where you will. Be yourself. This life is what you make, so make it a good one.