so, you think you're invincible?

For as long as I could remember, it had seemed to me that life was about to begin -- real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life could begin.

Finally, it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. Life is nothing but a series of challenges, defining moments. Start living the moments and the years will take care of themselves.

Make an extra effort to remember that this very moment exists to be enjoyed, to be savored. Even the bumps in the road are worth experiencing in the moment because then you can forget them and move on.

Regrets. I don’t have them. Mistakes, yes, I have made them. Sometimes we just need to make mistakes to learn. We need to try our best, struggle, and not always succeed, because if winning comes easy all the time, how much can you really treasure your victory? What real triumph comes without a battle? If you get first place in the race, but had no competition along the way, have you really won? If we fall in love and fall out, maybe even get hurt in the process, pick up a battle scar or bruise to your ego- hey, that’s just dandy. You live, you learn. Contrary to popular belief, we aren’t invincible. Bruised egos, like scraped knees, can be healed. Then you can move on. Live in the moment, free your mind. Enjoy the ride.