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William Shakespeare

I am live?

Methinks I am alive? Aye, that I am. But why am I alive? What is the purpose of this life? Is it to be merry, or to be sad? To love, or to be loathed? To live with joy and happiness, or to suffer in silence? To be young and vibrant, or to be old and wise? Life is a mystery, and I am living it. I can ponder these questions for days, and yet I will never truly know the answer. I am alive, and that is enough. I shall live each day to its fullest, and be thankful for the blessings I have been given. I will laugh, I will cry, and I will live. I will make mistakes, and I will learn from them. I will love, and I will be loved. I am alive, and I shall live each day as if it were my last. I shall take pleasure in the little things, and be grateful for the big ones. I shall give thanks for the joys of life, and accept the sorrows. I shall be brave and courageous, and never give up. I am alive, and I will never take it for granted. I will be mindful of each day, and make the best of it. I will be thankful for my life, and all its many blessings. I am alive, and I shall make the most of it.