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Make the most of every day

When I was 20 years old I took a trip with my family to Mexico. We found a nice secluded beach so my brother and I decided to go for a swim. As we were swimming, we were unaware that the tide was changing and creating a strong under current. I soon realized I could no longer touch the bottom and started swimming vigorously towards shore. After several minutes, I was farther out in the ocean than when I started swimming. I yelled for help but no one was around. At this moment, I thought my life was over. I found myself thinking of all the things I hadn't yet done that I intended to do. I heard a wave about to crash down on me and quickly sucked in a breath of air. The wave hit me so hard that it pushed me down to the ocean floor. I instinctively started to crawl underwater towards the shore until I couldn't hold my breath any more. I jumped towards the surface, sucked in fresh air, and then dove back down and continued to crawl along the ocean floor. I did this several times until I crawled back to the shore with a new found appreciation for life.

Make the Most of Every Day

None of us know when we will die, but we all know that we will someday. When I pass away, I want to do so with no regrets. I accept that I control my own destiny, and that I am also solely responsible for it. I will seek out new opportunities. I will enjoy and appreciate life each day. I will tell others how much they mean to me, and thank them for being a part of my life. I will overcome adversity. I will not be discouraged by the thoughts and actions of others, and will instead challenge myself to help them live happier or more meaningful lives. Most importantly, I will never give up trying to reach my goals.

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