What is the difference between living and existing?

Philippines
February 9, 2012 12:45am CST
to live to exist are they really just the same? or do they spell out a great difference? many friends of mine have been asking me about this and I really want your opinion about this one too, so what do you think?
3 responses
• Calgary, Alberta
9 Feb 12
Living, is when you are makign your self useful to this world or you enjoy everything in this world. its either you are having an adventure or making a difference. Existing, is basically what is happening to me now, wake up in the morning, Go to work, go home, eat and sleep. Living is spending your day like it is the last day. Existing is by not being happy.
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@keihimekawa (2009)
• Philippines
9 Feb 12
For me, "To Exist" means that you are simply there. Physically you're there. A phone exists. A cup exists. A tree exists. "To Live", on the other hand, means you spend your day in a worthwhile manner. You make most of your time and learn from it. The term "live" has more meaning into it rather than just "existing". Living means you're physically there AND you're making something worth it while you're there. You wake up the next day, do something more, thus, living your life.
@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
9 Feb 12
To me Exixting is waking up every day and going about your daily tasks. To live is to wake up and look forward to the day and the nex experiences or people that you will encounter.