Lessons

Spontaneous thoughts. Reflections on life.

You don't have to love life 

to live it. 

Author's Note

All about how you perceive it. I do this way.
Would love to hear counter arguments.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I totally agree with what you're saying. The sooner we accept that life often sucks, it actually becomes much easier to navigate, but the ego fights acceptance. My personal preference is to not use the pronoun "you" when making such a statement, becuz it sounds a little preachy to me. Using "we" would feel more inclusive maybe (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, I do agree that it sounds preachy and a little on the side of forcing my opinion, but it's mainly because that's how I formed this inside my head while trying to convince myself in a recent down phase in my life.
I tried being inclusive once, in one of my writes 'Damaged Goods' and it gathered negative response still, someone implied (not on this site) that I'm trying to impose my opinions haha
I'm rambling, sorry but I do thank you so much for your thoughts here. Always appreciate you reviewing, BG. Hugs back

[Kent Rawski]

we all have one life to live but as some have said I regret that I have but one life to give viva la difference

[Dr. YumnaKay]

True, true. Most usually end up wasting it, I think. ..
Thank you so much for reading and your words here.

[Relic]

I suppose when you're alive you have only two choices. To keep going despite the problems and hardships or leave it by way of gun, bridge, pills....

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree. Thanks so much for reading and your thoughts here, Tim. Appreciated.

[Ken Simm.]

To truly live you must be fulfilled and to be fulfilled you must also love.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your thoughts here, Ken. Appreciated.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but i think you must live it to really love it...otherwise you will have no opinion at all....you will just exist in an emotionless shell.
j.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye, that is what I keep thinking over myself. The difference between living and existing. Some of us do end up having no choice but to keep on existing though.
Thank you so much for your insight here, Jacob. Always appreciated.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wow! A profound and short statement in the form of a maxim. I guess there are arguments from both sides. Most of us have no choice even in times of stress and hardship and loss. Those with cancer for example are left with little choice but to live the remainder of their lives to the full because living is no longer an option. Interesting piece.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

PS I wrote this this morning, snap!:
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/Passion8/2101473/

[Dr. YumnaKay]

And interesting pov too. It is all about choices after all. I'll check your piece out then ;)
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts here, John. Always appreciated.

[Mrudula Rani]

You have to love life to live day after day, gives a motive.
Love is the strength that helps you face the challenges of life
Love is the warmth that wants you wrap life and keep it safe
Loving life extends an understanding of other lives

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I've realized I'm still a little unsure about what life exactly is for me.
Thank you so much for your thoughts here, Mrudula. Appreciated.

[Mrudula Rani]

Till you are sure of ... keep faith and love in your heart, and every thing will be blest.