what are your reasons for living?

United States
January 5, 2007 6:39am CST
Name the things that you are thankful to be living for, and the reasons you keep on going
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@babyhar (1335)
• Canada
19 Jan 07
I think my reason for living is to prove to myself that I can make it far. I've been through a lot a long the way, some painful experiences that I'd like to forget or go back in change.. But I know they have only helped to make me who I am in the end. I want to be there for people when they may go through similar situations such as mine.. And at least I now know the signs so if someone was to go through the same thing I'd at least know what signs to look for.. And as well how to help them deal with all of this.. Another reason I feel I am living for is because I feel I am searching for something. I want to experience a kind of love that is selfless, the type of love that does not expect anything in return. I think this type of love that I talk about is the type that a parent may have for there own child. I guess I want to experience being a parent some day in the future quite honestly. Because I know that I have a lot of love to give.. And I'd love to be able to know that I created a child of my own.. Having to live to experience that is one thing that I am wanting to stay on this earth for! I as well live for the people whom I love. Such as my other half who has stood by me a long the way, when others had just walked by me & had given up on me. I've never had someone support me so much through my everyday life. I as well live for our puppy who seems to always bring a smile to my face when I am sad.. It's almost like what I feel, she does in return as well. To me another reason for living is to discover what life is worth. I want to personally be able to experience things that I have never done.. I believe there is a reason for everything.. Sometimes it just takes one a while to to find out those reasons.. Everyone has a reason for living & sometimes it takes time to figure out those reasons.. I think some of us are still trying to figure out those reasons.. I think we should all just live our life how we feel it should be lived.. And do what is in our hearts. As this is the most important thing to believe, as well as do at the end of the day in my opinion! . .
• United States
20 Jan 07
wow...i feel so much the same way...i too have been through an awful lot and am still going through it, and trying to live each day with knowing that yes, things happen for a reason, sometimes we just don't understand what it is...but maybe the reason is for someone else to understand..i hope you get everything you want out of life, and i'm so glad you have someone who loves you and gives you more to live for..thank you so much...that was beautiful.
@clickerz (471)
• Philippines
6 Jan 07
Sometimes i ask this same question.Why we live and whats the purpose? Im still searching my purpose here on earth, hope i could fulfill it. Hope so..
• United States
6 Jan 07
i hope you find your reasons...thank you
@Lillith (774)
• United States
5 Jan 07
My reasons for living would have to be my children and my husband. In the past, it was always my children that kept me getting up each day. Now though, I am married to a man I love deeply, and have a good relationship with the two children who are still left at home. I also love my job and our financial situation has a light at the end of the tunnel. There are so many reasons I love living right now, and I would not want that to end too quickly.
• United States
5 Jan 07
what wonderful reasons for living life to the fullest...enjoy!...thank you so much
• United States
5 Jan 07
My reason for living is because God gave me the life to live. I'm thankful that I have the chance to experience life and all it has to offer including the family and friends that I have to share my life with. I keep going because God gives me the will to live and to do His will and to enjoy life in general ;)
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• United States
5 Jan 07
I think you summed it all up very well..thank you so much