Let it shine

MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT

A saying often attributed to Maya Angelou says, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." The ones that leave a mark, that inspires, and that matters most to us. None of us will be here forever, we all have a finite amount of time to be here, but within that time lies infinite potential, all we have to do is ensure we make our lives count, to ensure we don't just exist, but live to the full.

Making your life count has to do with living with purpose. When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse becomes inevitable. Living purposefully is not about doing big things, receiving wide recognition, and grand achievements, rather, it is about living a life of impact, creating a lasting legacy, and ensuring that your presence makes life better for others.

People often wait for the perfect moment to begin making things happen for themselves and those around them, to begin to live intentionally. Unfortunately, the perfect moment will never come. Now is the right time, the best time to do the things you want to do, to make the impact you need to make, and to build the life you have to build. Go after that which your heart earnestly seek; take the risks that are necessary to get you further; fail, but keep moving forward; do not let fear and regret get a hold of you.

The smallest acts of kindness today, can create a ripple effect that will go beyond boundaries; your courage to keep doing what you have to do irrespective of the challenges, and your perseverance in the face of adverse difficulties can ripple outward, shaping the world in ways we may never fully imagine. Make your life count, not because you have to, but because you can, and because it is the right thing to do. The world needs your light, let it shine.

To a better you, Kamikun John.