Sayings from the Wise

Life is dangerous. Just stepping out the door is dangerous. You cannot hide from danger. Death floats on the air, creeps through the window, comes with the handshake of a stranger. If we stop living because we fear death, then we have already died. -Raistlin at age 21, Soulforge

Interesting. It makes sense as well. I guess that's the reason why there are so many people who drink and smoke too much. It's not about fearing death but living a life before Big G takes you back. If you think about it. There are so many people who fears death so much that they are so afraid of stepping out of the safety of their homes.

I guess this is one of the reasons why I like Raistlin very much of all the characters of Dragonlance that I am familiar with. I can relate to all the pain and suffering that he has gone through because of his frail body and constant sickness. But he never stopped achieving and reaching for his goals. He never stopped dreaming to be the best that he can be even though he ended up turning evil because of his ambition.

Like him, I've suffered much mistreatment because of my weak health. I have been the topic of discussion concerning unhealthy people. When I was a kid, I would always be absent for about a week every month. But that did not stop me from getting where I am right now. Even with my weak health I tend to do more than what I can normally do to achieve my goals.

Raistlin was right. If you just stay indoors because you fear death, you have already died. If you stop living, then why do you want to keep breathing?

Life is good! Even if there are so many problems that you are facing. Even if you have some difficulty in life, just be thankful that you're living it. Just remember that you need to see both the bad and the good in life. Gettin sick means that you feel fatigue, hurting your finger means that you feel pain. These are wonderful feelings and you should welcome them like you welcome falling in love and enjoying the company of your friends.

Live. Make your life worth something.