I may not fully live up to my own idea of how I live, but this is how I believe I go about my life.
I live earnestly. I approach the day with a vibrant intensity of being, as if the present is all that is and all that will ever be. Yet despite this, I do not live ignorant of what is to come. I am perfectly happy in the moment, but act so that I may achieve lasting fulfillment in the future. I do not care to put up an image for those who dislike who I am, but I keep in mind the kind of person I want to be.
I attempt not to deal in lies or deceptions and instead choose to wear my heart on my sleeve. I do not take unfair advantage of those around me and live with a strong sense of morality. I do not, however, allow that sense of morality to prevent me from living life.
I seek to socialize, but I do not make socialization my aim. Instead, I learn of people. I learn their stories and weather through harsh times together with them, and then smile together in the sunshine. I help, I love, and I care for those around me. I do not ask nor expect anything in return. I do not feel disappointed when I am not recognized for my efforts. I continue solely in the hopes that some day, some place, even if I am long gone, someone may realize that I am a person dear to them, and that they cherish the times we have spent together.
And finally when I grow tired(and indeed grow tired I do), I retire to my pen and books.
I write of all the things I have done and all the things that I have learned.
I read of all the things I have yet to do, and will do some day yet.
I read therefore I think. I think therefore I am.