Moments

MOMENTSIf I could start over my life,I would make more mistakes in the new one.Not trying to be perfect, I would just lie on my back.I would be happy, more than I ever was in my first try,There would be very few thingsThat I would do seriously.Cleanliness would never be a problem.I would take more risks.I would travel more.I would watch the sunrise more often,I would climb mountains and swim in rivers more often.I would go see places I didn't see.I would eat ice cream like crazy, and green beans much less.I would have real troubles, instead of the imaginary ones.I used to be striving for efficiency at every moment of my life.If I could start over, I would only have happy moments.Do you realize that this is what life is all about?Moments, only moments. Seize the moment.I used to go nowhere without water, umbrella and parachutes with me.If I could start over, I would carry nothing.If I could start over,I would throw away my shoes in the Spring.And I would walk barefoot until the end of Fall.I would discover hidden paths, enjoy the sun,And play with the kids, if I had the chance.But I am 85 and I know...I am dying...Jorge Luis Borges

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dayana2 January 12, 2010 15:49

hi coskun
i liked MOMENT its reminded me a poem i read here in the club :

I expect to pass through this world but once;

any good thing therefore that I can do, or any

kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature,

let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it,

for I shall not pass this way again.

thank you
coşkun January 10, 2010 21:57

Thank you your comment Nebia You are right. We allvays postpone our plan, our words, our pleasure but most important and valuable time is "now".
Nebia January 10, 2010 20:02

what a great idea it is! I like the way it is expressed so much. It makes me realise that there are so many things to be done and so many dreams to be fulfilled. I hope I'll have the time for that.
It reminds me an Arabic saying"work(BE PERFECT) in your life as if you will die tomorrow and profit of the moments of life as if you will live forever."
Forget-me-Not January 10, 2010 15:12

whaouuuuuuuu, what a nice post you dowmloaded here. Thanks a lot. I didn't wait to be that old to take the decisions to live better, to travel more, to be more relaxe and to spend more time enjoying what i love. I have learn not to forget that i can't turn back the hours of time"
I am going to save this text in myy favorites. Thanks again
Manuela

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