I have many personal beliefs that I hold dear. These things, I believe, are the essence of what makes up a person's character and how they perceive it, as well as how they interact with the world. It's almost impossible to summarize who I am in a few short lines, but the one belief, or "philosophy" that I have consistently kept in my thoughts throughout my life, is the idea that "life is fleeting." . Life is a constant struggle between working to live and living to work. All around us, every day, we see the realities of life and how short and cruel it can sometimes be. Therefore, we must take full advantage of the moments in between, because inevitably we will all fade into the past before fading from memory. We need to create as many memories as possible while we still can, so that we can look back on a life well lived and not filled with the unimportant “material reality” that society has heaped on our shoulders. Over the years, a few things have helped me stay on the path to what I believe to be the key to not only living a fulfilling life, but also being the best “human” being you can be; live like a “human” being, let go and enjoy those around you. People in general find meaning in their lives by associating themselves with what are called “special values” (Kamler, Howard “Life Philosophy and Lifestyle”, 1983). The “philosophy of life” is one of those “special values,” according to Kamler, that people will cling to no matter what others think or say. Socrates is a good example: he remained faithful to his “philosophy of life” of loyalty and honesty towards the State, even when it went against him. These "life philosophies", I believe, form the basis of how a person interacts with the world around them, instills... middle of paper... which we have never had control over firstly, we can then better appreciate our lives and the people in them for who and what they are. Letting go of uncontrollable circumstances also allows us, as individuals, to focus on the things we can control, like the direction we want to take our lives or the relationships in our lives. The ability to make the conscious decision to rid yourself of these negative influences so that you can enjoy your life as it unfolds each precious day is another existential necessity, I believe, for us as human beings. Our little time here on earth is far too precious to be spent clinging to the insignificant and unchanging realities that present themselves in our daily lives, accepting "what is" and letting go of "what was" or "could have been." ". a way to live a much happier and more fulfilling life and also to enjoy this life.