Defying the moirae

Some people say that everything happens for a reason. My opinion is that whether it does or not, there's a reason to learn, always something to gain from every situation, every relationship. I think we should suck up as much of life's essence as is offered us, without delay, because being alive is only the first step towards really living. The only moment is now. The past provides great wisdom, the future great hope, but fulfilling happiness can only be found in the present. It's such a shame that so many people surrender their now to reminisce on what was or to plan what will be. James Dean, who died at 24, said: "Dream as if you'll live forever, and live as if you'll die tomorrow." If more people did that, perhaps I wouldn't feel like this city is a large scale reenactment of Night of the Living Dead by day.

We are all artists. Every new day is a fresh canvas, an untouched ball of clay. It's up to us to mold it into the masterpiece that hides within it. Let not today's beauty pass you by because you expect to have better tools tomorrow.