There's an exercise that asks you to begin with the end in mind. This is clearly stated in many books if you've read anything out of the self-help books, it's a common theme. It's one that has wrestled with man kind for clearly centuries. We read first about it in the stoic philosophy that tries to get us to think about our deaths as a reminder of it's ever looming date. These questions of death ask us with certainty about what we want out of life.

Some humans attempt to answer these questions. Others barely catch on to their lives before realizing it is ending. Other humans plan out their existence and chase out dreams, regardless of success or failures. Others still pursue these goals with such vigor and will that there is no failure.

On this July 4th, I seem to find myself thinking about what my 'manifest destiny' is. I wanted as a kid to explore space. You'd think I'd be chasing after the wild dream of working for SpaceX. I double majored in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering because I knew that you would have to pursue those at the very least of getting into anything dealing with robotics and space.

Today I find myself wanting other things, not wanting to chase big hairy audausious goals, but rather, ones of happiness. I may not know what my future holds, but I definitely know that it will end. As others chase their dreams of storing consciousness after their deaths, I want to explore mine during my life. Using jiu-jitsu, yoga, stretching, and other mindful mechanisms to get myself in the moment.

Only by getting my consciousness in the know, could I ever hope to find what I truly want in life.

That is what life and consciousness is - a blowing wind, a vibration in the universe, an energy force resounding in space and time, and ultimately, only truly in our universe unique.

What will I do with this time and consciousness that I have left? Will I use it for the good of others? Will I use it for my own personal gain? Will I use it to put smiles on others faces, trying to bring joy and happiness in this world of suffering? Will I look outward? Will I look inward?

Will I chase drawing my own family together, or go so far deep inside that I may not spare to find myself, but get lost in it?

These are truly the only questions that matter. One day, we will be faced with our own cease of consciousness and existence.

What would you do with this time left? You are not guaranteed it. Take action now. Let go of the past, face forward, embrace the change, and become the best you in the now.