Why aren't we dead yet?

People in all walks of life lose hope every day and I am one of them; especially after an extended period of unemployment with zero income and working on art projects which don't pay the bills. However, I do in fact get invited to plenty of job interviews over the year which could be a clue to my critical self that I am not worthless; and that there are indeed people out there who acknowledge my talent, appreciate my effort and impressed by my CV.

Maybe there is a reason that I am still alive. Yes, karma could very well be one of them but there is always something meaningful left to experience and appreciate before our time is up. Living in the moment is a lifetime practice. The present moment is all the life there ever is. I need to learn to enjoy the little things which add up to become my lifespan. Instead of wasting my life away, I must learn something new everyday and be a student of life. There is so much I don't know about and this is the chance for me to pick up whatever knowledge I can and reach out for the richest experience being offered while I am still breathing. 

I am not afraid of death, which is part of human evolution. While I am glad that I don't get to live forever, I intend to make use of the time I have to give my best shot in whatever I do. The earth continues to spin and life goes on regardless but I can at least have a good night of sleep without regret. As an old soul who has lived through many tough situations, I always emerge stronger and more powerful than ever after each blow. I guess there will be many more setbacks and obstacles ahead of me considering I am still in one piece.

Being alive gives us a chance to make a positive difference to our fellow human beings. I personally see this as my opportunity to pay it forward, to inspire and to encourage, to give people back to themselves. Having said that, how can we be unworthy if we have so much to give? 

I might be feeling the least fortunate person on earth but the fact that I am not dead means my journey is not over. This simple fact alone is proof that I still have something meaningful to achieve.