It's Up to Us!

The most expensive things in this world can’t be bought with money alone. They are expensive but priceless. They aren’t available in malls or department stores but they are scattered everywhere, literally – everywhere! People often seek for a better life. We struggle each day just to get a good job, dashing car, latest mobile phones, MP4s, laptops, shoes, dress, and many other things that are nothing but superficial. Many of us can’t sleep directly at night ‘coz we are preoccupied with our daily expenses, deadlines, and the horror of credit cards not to mention the bank representatives who never stop from ringing our phones.We worry too much. We are so afraid to commit mistakes. We never want to fail. Though we are already acquainted with the fact that nobody is perfect, we still struggle to be one. Though we already fully comprehend that we can’t please everyone, we still get affected with what others might say in every little decision that we make. At first, we thought we’d stop dreaming when we reach the highest peak of the mountains. But when we already made it to the zenith, next thing we know? We’re already dreaming for the heavens! Man, in nature, is ambitious. As long as he is breathing, he would never stop asking for more.

We all think that by getting all the wealth in this world, it would make us mighty and strong. Money talks? Certainly it does! Money takes us to greater heights and shows us fancy things that are amusing to the eyes. Money makes us move. It makes us do the unthinkable and even conquer the impossible. Every little thing we do in this world requires money. From the day we were born and ‘til the day we cross over, still involve money. Sadly, nowadays, it is hardly ever evident how love makes the world go round. It is more of how well money makes the world revolve. I don’t agree that money is the source of all evil. It is man’s way of excusing himself from the reality that he’s too weak to handle the force of money. Man is obsessive. He always finds way in getting what he wants. Initially, he may reside in achieving his goals the good way but if impediments rise on his road, man will then settle for an easy way. Even if it means hurting other people.. even if it means breaking a family’s home.. even if it means staining his soul.. even if it means losing himself – a man willfully commits those things simply because he wants it the easy way.

I’m not bitter or losing conviction in the goodness of human race. I just think that our present world is corrupted with greed, selfishness, and animosity. It’s poignant to know that most of us overlook the simple things in life. We think that a fancy restaurant or the coolest restobar will matter a lot. We usually miss the part of realizing that having our friends or loved ones around are more important. We think that it is enough for a person to work and earn a living for his family. What we don’t realize is that being there for our family and spending quality time with them may mean so much more. Dinner dates in superbly romantic places with an expensive jewelry present are surely wonderful things to ever happen but then a simple walk in park or even in pavement can be as meaningful and memorable as well. In the end, it’s that special moment with that very special person looking you straight in the eye – and then nothing else would really matter. Indeed, the most expensive things in the world are for free! They are actually scattered everywhere. Sometimes it’s even right in front of our very faces but we’re just blinded by the most superficial things that are enticing to the eyes. The people around us.. stuffs that suck and things that work out.. problems and solutions.. and ‘life’ itself are enough reason to celebrate life. After all, happiness is still a state of mind. Bottom line is.. It’s really up to us.