I just finished watching the movie, "Meet Bill". I can't whole-heartedly recommend it, as there's some unnecessary stuff and many could easily be offended by it. But the major premise with the movie seemed to be about the main character, Bill, and his coming to terms with how badly his life sucked and how he wasn't living his life for himself. He was completely passive and living out of duty and obligation, simply catering to whatever people expected of him. The movie is sort of his awakening and journey towards breaking free from that.
And it makes me wonder... am I happy with the life I am living? Am I proud of it? Am I pursuing something that is fulfilling, satisfying or purposeful? Am I just doing things because they are expected of me?
It seems like life just keeps rolling past, and if we aren't careful, we will miss the moments, the opportunities to grab it by the reigns and make something meaningful out of it. I imagine it will take some blood, sweat and tears, but it will be worth it in the end.
Who are you? Who am I? What do we want to be known as? What kind of person do we want to be remembered as?
Do we have the luxury of asking these questions? Is it too youthfully naive? Too idealistic? Should I be more practical and prudent? Should be more grateful and content with where I am? Should I accept my lot in life and just be happy with where I am? ... Do other people ask these questions?
I'm not sure where these questions are going, but... I think it's crucial I ask them... Life is simply too short to just coast through it doing or being whatever is most convenient or expected or demanded of us. The path of least resistance just doesn't seem like it's the path worth taking.
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