Is It Worth It?

"Death is stronger than me," a statement that encompasses life, however ironic that may seem. The somewhat "insignificant" venture of life ends in complete finality. Despite religious beliefs of life beyond death or reincarnation, one thing is for sure: your life, right now, will end. As somber as that is, it is reality. This begets a very intriguing question - what do you do? Do you decide to live recklessly, navigating the white water rivers of danger and the unknown? Do you stroll down the path laid out for you, never stepping outside the boundaries set for you? Or do you wallow in the sorrow of what's to come, inevitably understanding that nothing matters? Many would answer in a heart beat; I would ask for more careful consideration. In the grand scheme of existence, the human life is nothing. Even the history of Earth is not a blip in the grand tapestry of creation. Even if all these facts are true, your life is meaningful to you. For this simple reason, however selfish, must not wasted. Think, and think hard about what it is you want. Ponder what you want in life. Success. Fun. Money. Whatever it may be, you must live with a purpose in mind, executing it to the best of your ability. The moth, on the other hand, would beg to differ. Feeling "pity" for this short-lived creature, I think, is disrespectful to its very core. The moth does what it can. Nothing less. Flying around in its domain is all it can do, and all it must. I guess that's all one can do to avoid the "pane."