Original Journal Entry: September 23, 2012.
Today is Mum’s birthday. Yesterday I went skydiving. I had seen videos and pictures of people doing it, but I didn’t have a clue on what to expect. It has been by far the most exhilarating, thrilling, bravest, craziest, most amazing experience of my life. And it has changed something inside of me that I didn’t realise before:
We come to this world as star dust arranged into a magical being called “homo sapiens”. We have a large, beautiful brain capable of processing the most complex thought processes. We posses an amazing body, a beautiful mind and an elevated conscious. And, most importantly, we live in a beautiful world.
And yet, we strive to become obstacles to all the things we can enjoy in life. We are only here for a very limited time. Our ignorance and conformity prevents us from exploring our own boundaries and going past our limits — limits that we unconsciously impose on ourselves. Every day marks the beginning of a new era. Every minute, every second of our life, every now, we could be doing something different and fulfilling. Very few do.
Jumping out of a plane has opened my eyes to all sorts or realities and lies. The lies that society indoctrinates in us and the reality of life: it is meant to be lived, enjoyed and exploited. Set yourself life goals about love, careers, friendships, family and friends…but above all, about adventure. Because after all, life is just a very long adventure.
Don’t just think. Do. Time waits for no one. It is later than you think.
Live by the Bucket 