What is the quintessence of life? I would say most of what I’ve blogged about in this challenge so far would qualify. To live a courageous life. To be able to dive in and take a chance. To explore the world we live in. To live in the moment. And to enjoy the little things.
If the movie, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty taught me anything, it was to make the most of life. To have the courage to live it. And not just exist. Which is what set me on the path to writing about living life as a theme for this challenge.
I even have the above on my desk at work. It’s a way to remind me that while I do love my work, I also need to live my life. I need to take holidays and wander. I need to love with all my heart and laugh out loud. I need to savour every moment and make new connections.
We only have one life.
Why waste it by just existing?
For me, making the most of life is the quintessence of life.
What’s the quintessence of life for you?
Do share!
***This post is part of the April A to Z Challenge and the Ultimate Blog Challenge. You can read my previous posts here***
Until next time,
Cheers!!!
nibha
19 April 2014 at 7:23 amIt is for me something that defines my life, something which i enjoy doing and it make ecstatic! 🙂
nibha
19 April 2014 at 7:23 amIt is for me something that defines my life, something which i enjoy doing and it make ecstatic! 🙂
Mrs. Sexy
19 April 2014 at 8:33 amMaking the most of life. Well said. I need to see that movie!
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Mrs. Sexy
19 April 2014 at 8:33 amMaking the most of life. Well said. I need to see that movie!
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Danny Simon
19 April 2014 at 12:24 pmWow! That’s a great post! Haven’t been able to come in here for quite a while now and find this amazing post! I guess everyone of us has a life worth living for! FOr me it is to add value to people!
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Danny Simon
19 April 2014 at 12:24 pmWow! That’s a great post! Haven’t been able to come in here for quite a while now and find this amazing post! I guess everyone of us has a life worth living for! FOr me it is to add value to people!
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Laurel Regan
19 April 2014 at 2:36 pmI’d love to see that movie. It’s so important to live and not just exist – to make the very most out of every day. Hard to remember sometimes!
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Laurel Regan
19 April 2014 at 2:36 pmI’d love to see that movie. It’s so important to live and not just exist – to make the very most out of every day. Hard to remember sometimes!
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Beloo Mehra
19 April 2014 at 5:59 pmQuintessence is such a nice word. What is the quintessence of life – I can’t say I have discovered that yet, but i am seeking 🙂
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Beloo Mehra
19 April 2014 at 5:59 pmQuintessence is such a nice word. What is the quintessence of life – I can’t say I have discovered that yet, but i am seeking 🙂
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Suzy
19 April 2014 at 7:47 pmI love that movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I think for me the quintessence of life is to simply enjoy the journey.
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Suzy
19 April 2014 at 7:47 pmI love that movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I think for me the quintessence of life is to simply enjoy the journey.
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Rajlakshmi
19 April 2014 at 11:56 pmI totally loved that movie… I felt like running away to Greenland 🙂
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Rajlakshmi
19 April 2014 at 11:56 pmI totally loved that movie… I felt like running away to Greenland 🙂
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Michelle Liew
20 April 2014 at 12:25 amThe thing about life is to stop existing and start living! Well said!
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Michelle Liew
20 April 2014 at 12:25 amThe thing about life is to stop existing and start living! Well said!
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Yvonne Lewis
20 April 2014 at 9:20 pmI totally agree about Life, I went through a rough time of just existing but with help have started to live again.
Great post and a wonderful blog you have.
Yvonne allarewelcomed4@gmail.com
Yvonne Lewis
20 April 2014 at 9:20 pmI totally agree about Life, I went through a rough time of just existing but with help have started to live again.
Great post and a wonderful blog you have.
Yvonne allarewelcomed4@gmail.com
Aditi
20 April 2014 at 10:52 pmMy quintessence is exactly that PB! Making the most of life, do what I love and making each moment count Love!
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Aditi
20 April 2014 at 10:52 pmMy quintessence is exactly that PB! Making the most of life, do what I love and making each moment count Love!
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Huntress aka CD Coffelt
20 April 2014 at 11:44 pmTo *really* listen to that small, quiet voice inside. And to appreciate what I hear.
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Huntress aka CD Coffelt
20 April 2014 at 11:44 pmTo *really* listen to that small, quiet voice inside. And to appreciate what I hear.
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J.Gi Federizo
21 April 2014 at 12:54 amLIKE!!!
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21 April 2014 at 12:54 amLIKE!!!
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carol graham
21 April 2014 at 10:14 amI remember the movie — good advice from him and from you!. We need to make the most of what we have NOW
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carol graham
21 April 2014 at 10:14 amI remember the movie — good advice from him and from you!. We need to make the most of what we have NOW
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Shailaja V
21 April 2014 at 9:33 pmWhat is this life so full of care, if we have no time to stand and stare? Remember those lines? Perfect and apt for this post. Beautiful and I am nodding along with each line 🙂
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Shailaja V
21 April 2014 at 9:33 pmWhat is this life so full of care, if we have no time to stand and stare? Remember those lines? Perfect and apt for this post. Beautiful and I am nodding along with each line 🙂
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