What Is Important In Life?

"We live as we will never die, and die never have lived" 

This is a short phrase from a saying by Budha. So simple, yet so profound. I like simple, because these kind of lessons should be understood by everybody, no bullshit "secret to happy life" that makes us feel like there is a smarter kind, elite, that has all the keys to success. 

Now, think about it... We go around our daily lives, some happy, some exhausted, all working hard to earn some money and recognition, some counting days till retirement cause work brings no fulfilment what so ever, some kind of enjoying what they do, some completely forgetting the purpose, prioritising money over relationships with family and loved ones, and all for what? So we can buy some more nice things, go on vacation, relax, sip a cocktail poured into a carved pineapple with a cute, little umbrella?

Don't get me wrong, I like nice things, I like present, I like vacations and the carved pineapple thingys. I think money can add a great deal to our happiness by giving more opportunities and choices. I am not here to proclaim that money is evil or working is worthless. I am here to suggest you, to take a little pause and ask yourself :" What is important in life?" 

What made me take that little pause and ask that question was the return of my mother from her vacation. Not to go in to too much detail but her face was burnt by sun really bad, I mean like, REALLY BAD. Her ability to open her eyes and month were close to none. All the comfort one can feel was gone. Physically and emotionally it was more like a return from the war not a vacation. It broke my heart to see this person I love so much in such pain. And even when our minds and hearts are shattered we have to ask ourselves :"What can I learn from this?" I am still figuring this one out..

But why it made me question the importance of what we do? I'll tell you. Cause life is fucking unpredictable. We can make our little 5 year plans to climb the ladder of success, never stopping to reflect on our day, enjoy the little things, like having a laugh with your friends, sharing a meal with your loved one, playing with your dog, or just walking barefoot on the grass and feeling the earth. I mean the list is infinite with the little things that are so important, but so often unrecognisable by its quite presence. Shit can happen, and suddenly your 5 year plan turns to being grateful to be able to see and breathe. How crazy is that?

So what is important to me? What are my priorities? Number one is family, that includes my boyfriend and my dog. Giving them my full attention and love. Giving my full support, in which I suck sometimes, cause I can get a bit bitchy and selfish. Second one would be being in the present moment and not spending my life living with my thoughts in future. Just by being in the present you can learn to appreciate all the small but so important things life gives you. It's also very important for me to be myself, to always express my true nature, not doubting myself or caring what others might say. In return I try to treat everybody with respect. That doesn't mean I have to agree or even like that person, it's just not my place to judge somebody's actions. This one is not that easy yet. Also I think we can take life a bit less serious, after all, really. when you die you can't take anything with you, so as long as you have your health and your loved ones around, I say, play a little more, and work a little less.

What is important to you in your life?

Thank You, I Love You