When asked how one should live I realize that there is no clear-cut answer to this question. The answer to this greatly depends on how a person was raised and what that person has experienced in life. For example, a person raised in a religious family will have different views on life than someone who never attended church. When asking around I received a variety of answers, all of which I agreed with and made me question if I should be living this way. I got answers stating that one should live to please God, and some saying that the best way to live is to be spontaneous and live for the moment. I do not disagree with these answers but I believe that one should live for one’s self. I see way too many people living by other people’s guidelines and beliefs of ‘what is right’ that they lose all individuality and become just another face in the crowd. I think that people should stop trying so hard to please others and take time to do what makes them happy. Another strong belief that I have is that life, and everything in it, should not be taken for granted. I know its cliché but based on personal experiences I have learned that life can change drastically in no time at all. So I raise the question; are you doing everything you can to live life to the fullest, or are you holding back?
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Is it really possible to live life to the "fullest." It seems like living your life to the fullest should mean that you live your life in a way that leaves you feeling accomplished, happy, and satisfied. However, when thinking about how we live our lives the term "fullest" always makes it seem like we are missing out on something. Does this mean we don't live our lives to the fullest, or is this just a part of human nature that is meant to leave you yearning for something greater. I believe this is part of human nature. It is part of why humans are always building bigger, better, stronger things. We have a natural need to constantly expand our horizons and outdo ourselves.
I agree with most of your post. In most situations, it is best for one to live for one's self. Many people tend to live to please others. I am actually an example of this and I know how unhappy it can make someone. I want to pursue a career in aviation with the USMC. My parents really disagree with this so I decided to pursue law and become a USMC JAG to please them. In this case, maybe I should re-evauate it and do what will make me happy. However, in some cases, I believe it is better to do "what is right" in order to benefit the world. Nussbaum pointed out two great examples in her interview when she brought up how the disabled and nonhuman animals are the "forgotten one's" at times. She did bring up some valid points on how helping these groups would make the world a better place, even though it may seem like an unnecessary task. After reading her interview, I feel that it is necessary to do "what is right", but only when it will benefit the world in a positive way. Overall, I liked you approach to this question.
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