"Just think, a million people didn't wake up today, but you did. Doesn't that make today a remarkable day?" the guru asked. It was a question that forced a point of view I hadn't considered in a while. I paused briefly, giving thought to my own mortality, but not in some dark or sullen way.
On the contrary, I considered the fact that we'll all die someday as profoundly liberating. What I mean is, it freed me up to realize what I want to accomplish in life is both incredibly important and at the same time, not at all.
Looking back, I would have benefited greatly if I'd given greater thought to life's fickle and swift nature. How many times had I gotten worked up over a scene not going precisely as rehearsed? A bombed audition? A film not being accepted to a festival? It all mattered so much and at the same it didn't.
My point is not to stop dreaming big, or working diligently towards your goals. Goals that resonate with us are what give life tremendous meaning and value. My suggestion is to merely add perspective and emotional intelligence to your ambition.
We can't take our accomplishments, or IMDB pages with us when we go. We can however, leave a legacy of how we lived, and by doing so, hopefully inspire future generations.
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