When Billy is abducted by the Tralfamadorians in chapter 4, he wonders “Why me?” I thought it was a very valid question. Actually, I would have wondered the same thing. But when the Tralfamadorian responded, it sort of opened my eyes. I loved how he related moments in time to a bug trapped in amber. “Well, here we are, Mr. Pilgrim, trapped in the amber of this moment. There is no why.”(pg.77) People tend to over-think life. We analyze everything and question every minute. But this quote tells me that life is unexpected, and I’d rather worry about now. Most people think I’m reckless for not thinking about my future. But why would I want to spent my life worrying about my future? Life is all about living the moment, about enjoying every experience to the fullest. Besides, the way I see it, we never get to live the future. We are always living in the present. So we might as well make the best out of it. When you look back at your life, memories are all you will have. If you make the best out of every moment, you will have memories worth remembering. This chapter reminded me of a quote I once read, “The problem with people is that we can’t ever seem to simply exist in this moment. We are always poking in the past or prodding into the future.”
I am a person that over thinks everything. I feel that if we don't look to the future we can't live the present. Think about it this way, if you don't plan to take a step towards math class in the future you will never move, therefore arrive to math class. In a bigger scale it would be like this if I don't plan to go to college why should I do good in school?
ResponderEliminarFor me think to the future is mandatory. Nevertheless I do feel I waste valuable time stressing about things when I could be enjoying the moment I'm living. Because I planned for the present I live in right now so i better enjoy it.
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