Living Life to the Fullest is Hard

Everyone knows the phrase “Live life to the fullest.” Like, if you don’t know it, that’s weird.

It’s an uplifting phrase, pretty much saying “You don’t have much time! Might as well go and do something while you’re alive!” But when I was younger, I used to absolutely HATE when people said this to me.

Around going into high school, that’s all I would hear. “Go make memories, go live life!” was constant advice from seniors and adults that surrounded me.

I feel like the reason I hated it so much was because when people said “Live life to the fullest,” my first thought was;

“Yeah no shit.”

I used to think that I was alive to go do things, go make memories, and live life to the full capacity. But now, as a graduate, I look back and think “I didn’t even follow the most simple advice that was given to me.”

My days in high school consisted of: school, work, and if I didn’t work, hang out with friends for 2 hours max, sleep and repeat (don't forget homework!)

Actually, I kept the same routine during college too. I had three jobs, and my day looked like: work, school, work again, friends, sleep, repeat. College was a bit different though because I realized that filling my days with work and friends and school made me the happiest. But in high school, when this was still an unknown feeling, I was not living life the way I should’ve been.

There have been a couple things that made me realize that I haven’t been completing this one bit of advice.

One of the reasons could be due to the current book I’m reading, They Both Die at the End. Now, I won’t get into much detail about the book, but I will say that it opened my eyes to the reality of life and the time limits created. (The book pretty much revolves around two characters who receive a “death call,” which means that they will die within the next 24 hours. It follows their journey of doing things they would’ve never done throughout their life.) My love-hate relationship with this book still stands though, but besides the fact that the author made the “bad boy gangster” say the word “mad” in front of any word (i.e. “That was mad crazy dude) or the fact that the story was so so slow in the beginning, it really let me understand the concept of making use of your time left on earth.

Another reason could be due to the fact that I received sad news about a family member that means the world to me. Out of respect for both my family and for myself so I don’t show emotion on the plane I’m currently in, I won’t go into much detail once again.

In the worst way possible, part of me thinks it’s a sign. To watch a constant message pop up in front of my eyes, it’s almost a crime to not take it and go.

OH GET THIS! As I’m writing this right now, I just looked at the clock. Okay, wait, let me take a step back and give you some insight on my life and really let you in on something.

Hi, my name is Skylar, and I’m fascinated with angel numbers.

Angel numbers are the reoccurring numbers that pop up (222, 333, etc.) and it’s supposed to be a sign from the “angels” as each set of numbers has a different meaning.

I have a lot of friends who aren’t into this stuff, so if you are like them, sorry you have to read this. You’re probably rolling your eyes going “oh my god you are psychotic, this stuff isn’t true.” But hey, everyone believes in something right?

But right when I looked at the clock, literally writing about LIVING LIFE and NEW BEGINNINGS, the time numbers 4:44 popped up.

If I’m not mistaken, and I’ll do research on this before anything goes public so I don’t sound dumber than I already do, 4:44 is “there are new beginnings awaiting.”

C’mon you guys, that has to be a sign. I love signs.

(Update, there's a couple different meanings. One is "Take a new specific action towards shaping a different future." OH, another meaning is "You’ve recently entered a new path of spiritual awakening." Okay see? New path? Maybe I was a little off but that's not the point)

Well, I feel as if it’s my time to depart (haha plane joke) and go live. Not that I can do much considering I’m in a plane by the window (which means I’m stuck between a wall and a nice man sleeping).

If you’re anything like me, you will hate this next part because it’s so cheesy, but

Life is too short to stress about the small things

Life is too short to overthink and overwork yourself

Life is too short to be scared of what other people think

And life is way too short to not go out and actually live

That was gross and cliché, but I said it for myself too. So now we can be grossed out together <3

YOLO,

s.k.s

One more 444 meaning I found! Just wanted to add it to the end:

"The voice in your head is guiding you in the right direction, and you should not ignore it. By following your intuition, you will reach your goals much faster and more efficiently. When you see 444, your Angels are letting you know that you have nothing to be afraid of in your life. You can overcome absolutely anything if you carry a positive attitude and hope. The Universe and angels are always on your side."