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Buddha

Why do i live?

Why do I live? That is a very deep question, and one that I have been pondering for quite some time. After much thought, I have come to the conclusion that I live to experience the joy that life brings. I live to explore the world around me, to learn from my experiences and to share my knowledge with others. I live to laugh and to make others laugh, to create and to appreciate beauty wherever I can find it. I live to be kind to myself and to others, to be generous and to be of service to my community. I live to be mindful of the present moment, to savor each experience and to savor each moment. But most of all, I live to be happy, to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, and to make the most of every opportunity that comes my way. In short, I live to live!