Meaning of life

Some say: You only live once, and after that comes nothing. Gather all the experiences you can, live to the fullest, because then it's all over.

Some believe there's more: life after death. The funny thing is, live to the fullest remains -- you still only live once. But somehow this fullness has to do with living for others, rather than for yourself. A hard teaching.

Interesting thought from church this morning: when other people around you have issues with you, it's because you're living out of your strength. It is hard to be weak towards others. Especially when you feel weak: especially then, you want to act strong. And by you I mean, of course, I. But I think you help people more when you let them help you. You have more to give when you have less to give, or at least: less to prove. What is grace? I think it's to do with letting other people be who they are, letting yourself be who you are, letting life be what it is: acceptance. And yet with a positive spin; not resignation; not defeat; not giving up. Accepting, while dreaming and hoping for more. Seeing the good, choosing to see the good, choosing to believe in the good. Or should I say: the Good.

Facing a rather stressful few days at work, it's hard to keep the perspective of what's really important. But I hope I will.