In our speedy world with constant run for so-called better life, we often forget to live. We cannot abandon our ambitious and let it go. As a result, we are not satisfied with ourselves, relatives, and the whole world. However, there is always way to find harmony and joy in a daily routine which will help you to achieve encouraging results sooner. We should not forget that little things might turn out more rewarding than something pompous. To my mind, ‘little pleasures’ are different for everybody, but the main purpose is to restore balance with usual things. Generally, it does not require extra efforts to do ‘little pleasure’ every day, you just need to find time and, certainly, something that will bring you joy. Personally, I decided to read a poem a day, as I enjoy reading very much. I also came up with idea to note my reflections on the poem and find how they could be connected with my life. I started with Charles Bukowski and his “A Smile To Remember”. After, I spent time with Redyard Kipling and his thoughts about true man in the “If”. On the third day, I read “I Am in Need of Music” by Elizabeth Bishop and listened to the music the whole evening. Poems helped me to switch my thoughts to other topics. I was delighted to read words with genuine feelings. They helped me to understand my own actions and emotions. I could not tell that I have become another person after these three days of deep reflection, but now I know that to solve something, it is better to write it down and find solution with the help of others.
When I came back after my silent walk, I was deeply impressed with loud sounds that my house was filled with. I spent two hours wondering in the morning park. The only sound was made by birds there. From time to time, I heard the breath of running people, but it only showed the eagerness to live. Though, when I came home I felt a pressure on my own thoughts. I was not able to hear them, because of the screaming ads on television, and my mother’s phone that was ringing perpetually. To be honest, my pleasure from the walk turned into a total disappointment. I ended up feeling bad from the difference we are doomed to experience every day even without noticing the harm of out habits.
If tomorrow was my last day, I would have spent time with my family. I would not expect my relatives to comfort me. It would be nice to pass away on Monday, so I could spend the whole Sunday with everybody when they are not at work. Usually, I wake up late in the morning at the weekend, but this time I would wake up early and cook something delicious. After, I want to spend the whole day somewhere outside of the city on the picnic with my dearest people. We would play, talk, sing, and just enjoy the moment. Probably, I would feel sad, but I would definitely not show it. I would try to avoid quarrels and tears in order to keep warm memories from the day. It would be hard to look at the eyes of my parents, knowing that I would not see them again. In the evening, I would like to spend some time on my own. I would write a grateful letter for everybody saying how lucky I was to be the part of their lives. I would also mention what the real values are for those who have time to change their lives.
We could not foresee the future and feel somebody else’s emotions. Sometimes it is even hard to understand the person that you know for years. Consequently, it is not easy to predict what feelings people will have after my death. I do not want to praise myself, and I do know that someone will not feel a big difference after my death. They will probably even forget that I existed before. However, there is always constellation of those who will remember me forever. They will keep only bright memories from our common life. I hope that during some gatherings they will reminisce about our adventures, happy and sad stories. I will stay a good friend for them and a person who was always ready to help or listen to you.
I live in the illusion that this world will become a better place to live. I do not want to see how injustice and human insatiable appetite for money and success deteriorate our attitude towards the nature and those who are in need. I know that it is unreal to make all people feel that they are responsible for their own actions, but I do believe that we are all equal. To be frank, it terribly hurts when you see homeless people on the streets or hear news about heavy casualties of unneeded wars. I could not change human mind, but I know how I could feel that my fantasy is becoming real. I should start from myself. I can do small steps every day to change my own surrounding as “yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, and---which is more---you'll be a Man, my son!” (Kipling). Moreover, I am more than sure that with my tiny actions I could influence someone else, and we will leave in a real world together.
Works Cited
Bukowski, Charles. “A Smile To Remember.” PoemHunter. 16 May 2011. Web. 2 December 2014.
Kipling, Redyard. “If”. PoemHunter. 13 December 2002. Web. 3 December 2014.
Bishop, Elizabeth. “I Am in Need of Music”. 03 January 2003. Web. 4 December 2014.
