on the wall of the chemistry classroom [May 25, 2017]

Some people live recklessly in the moment. The feel
invincible, entitled, and take their youth and life for
granted. They ignore their roots and elders, throwing all sage
advice to the wind. They fail to see their own self-
indulgence before it's too late. * Others spend their lives
planning to live. They stay on the straight & narrow,
never taking risks or stopping to smell the roses. Paralyzed
by fear of failure and fear of the unknown, they resist
change whenever possible. They dedicate themselves
to making impressions on others. Life, and all of its
beautiful possibilities, quickly passes them by. * But
then there are the exceptional ones... the ones
that glow - and in so doing - cast light upon others.
The ones who dare to define a balance between
present and future, responsibility and risk, luck
and labor. The ones who find self-awareness and
self-love in every setback. The ones moving
and growing, pausing and reflecting, and
insisting on a life of passion & purpose. Their
life plan is flexible, their journey a destination
unto itself. It is they who will achive true
immortality, which is really the power to
take chances, make mistakes, and
never feel like time is closing
in on you.