Everyone
has a few goals that they would like accomplish before they die. The general
term for this list is called a “Bucket List,” but I prefer to call mine “The
Final Countdown.” So what is my final countdown? I’m glad you asked.
My
absolute number one goal in life isn’t to graduate college, or to get married
and have a family, or not even to die happy. The most important thing that I
strive for each day is to make a difference in other people’s lives. As a
society, and as conscious beings, the human race typically resorts to
selfishness, greed, and a “my way or the highway” attitude. Through my
experiences in my short life of 18 years, I have learned that everyone has a
sad story, and just because you have your own doesn’t mean that anyone else’s
is less painful. All have their own hardships, no matter how perfect their life
seems from the outside looking in. As one person trying to make it through this
crazy world, I believe that we should not ignore the sad stories behind the people
we encounter. Instead we should acknowledge them and do all that we can to help
our fellow humans forget about their troubles for one minute. Just a simple
smile and a sincere “have a nice day” can change someone’s entire attitude on
the day that they’re facing. I read a quote from a suicidal teenager with
depression that just one wave from a stranger in the car next to her made her
decide to not take her own life. Suffering from depression myself, I understand
the impact of that wave. Saving a life is so effortless. All I want to do in
life is be the wave that saves someone’s life.
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