2009-12-23, 02:40 AM
I think about this all the time, especially when my mom gets dramatic and tells me how when she was immigrating to Canada, she almost ended up in Quebec instead of Vancouver, and how if that happened, she'd never have met my dad, and I'd never be around, etc.
That being said, though it may sound conceited, whether I existed or not, it DOES matter. Every little thing every person does has the potential to make great impacts in the world. Something as small as giving a bigger tip than required can go a long way in making someone happy, even for just a short moment, and really, that in itself is worth it. A lot of times, simply by existing, you are making someone's life better, even without doing anything. I certainly feel that way about my friends; just knowing that they're there makes me feel comforted, without even having to talk to them or whatnot. Everyone is unique, and no one can replace who you are to any certain friend.
In my views, everyone has a good and a bad side, no matter how good, or how bad they may seem, be it in first encounters or multiple encounters. If I meet someone who does something wrong to me, it's just that I was unfortunate enough to see their poor side instead of their good side. The existence of other people, both good and bad, is what makes life interesting, and because of such, life is worth it.
I used to think like some of those in the thread, thinking negatively and wondering if the world could/would be better without me. The conclusion I came to was that Im unique, and regardless of if what I contribute is good or bad, I'm still special. It's what makes the world what it is, so simply enjoy it while I still can. Do something about the things I CAN change instead of thinking about the things that I cant.
That being said, though it may sound conceited, whether I existed or not, it DOES matter. Every little thing every person does has the potential to make great impacts in the world. Something as small as giving a bigger tip than required can go a long way in making someone happy, even for just a short moment, and really, that in itself is worth it. A lot of times, simply by existing, you are making someone's life better, even without doing anything. I certainly feel that way about my friends; just knowing that they're there makes me feel comforted, without even having to talk to them or whatnot. Everyone is unique, and no one can replace who you are to any certain friend.
In my views, everyone has a good and a bad side, no matter how good, or how bad they may seem, be it in first encounters or multiple encounters. If I meet someone who does something wrong to me, it's just that I was unfortunate enough to see their poor side instead of their good side. The existence of other people, both good and bad, is what makes life interesting, and because of such, life is worth it.
I used to think like some of those in the thread, thinking negatively and wondering if the world could/would be better without me. The conclusion I came to was that Im unique, and regardless of if what I contribute is good or bad, I'm still special. It's what makes the world what it is, so simply enjoy it while I still can. Do something about the things I CAN change instead of thinking about the things that I cant.