What do you think?

Question

I realize this needs A LOT of editing, but what do you think so far? Does it have a good message?

Typical question.....That pertains to anyone of any age. When you're 12 you might wonder, "What's highschool gonna be like?", when you're 15 you might wonder, "Where does my future lie, what's my career going to be, what college will I attend?", when you're 22 you might wonder, "Wow, so this is life after college...The REAL world.. What will I make of it? Will I succeed?",

27: "I've got a career...But am I really happy with it?"

29: "Oh God, I'm almost 30.....What's become of me?"

37: "Only a few years until...Soon, I will be heading into 'middle-aged'.... Sigh...Have I done everything I wanted to do before I turn 40?"

46: "I must learn to appreciate things for what they are... Will I be able to? I'm aging quickly...Is it truly inner beauty that matters?"

54: "Retirement is just around the corner...Do I have everything I need to continue living a comfortable life?"

67: "Those youngins and their fast ways...Need to learn to accept things and stop with all that high-tech nonsense.... My life, have I made my mark? Will I be remembered?"

79: "I'm blessed to have lived to this age... My family, my friends, I love them... But, being so worn and tired, what will they want with me now?"

88: "I see the light.... Am I forgiven? Will Christ take me into his Glorious Kingdom?"


So tell the 12 year old everything will sort itself out. Highschool can be great, but is also filled with temptations.. As they say, "Live Above The Influence" Not only the influence of drugs and of sex, but above the influence of letting someone control you, above the influence of doing "what's cool" just because you can, etc...

Tell the 15 year old their whole life is ahead of them... Tell them you support their choices.. Help them, support them, but don't make major decisions for them..Be beside them, set an example, this is the age they need it most...Even though they go through their stages of emotions and rebellion and acceptance, etc....Know it will pass and remember what it was like when you were their age.

Tell the 22 year old to get involved, make friends, be themselves. Tell them to chose a path in life they love, not one others have set out for them.

The the 27 year old to take a good look at themselves and to reflect upon their life.

Tell the 29 year old 30 is a "bench-mark in society", but they shouldn't think this is the end of things. Tell them one day when they're 50 they'll look back and wonder why they were so oblivious and how much wiser they are now then they were at 30.

Tell the 37 year old, if they need to do something crazy, then do it, just so long as you're not putting your life in danger...Tell them time will pass, and one day, hopefully they'll be able to say, "Well, all right then. I am 47, I might look 57, feel 77 somedays, but my heart and my mind tell me I'm 20 again. I love my age and I'm happy with it."

Tell the 45 year old what you told the one who is 37.... ;)

Tell the 54 year old that yes, they should make sure things are in order, but not to become overwhelmed or overtaken by it. Life's too short to live worrying about material posessions.

Tell the 67 year old, if you have loved and been loved, then you will be remembered. No life is a mistake or a waste, but some are more meaningful then others.

Tell the 79 year old you want to hear about them. Ask them to tell you stories of their life. Tell them how much you care and wish you could've been around during "their time".

As for the one who is near death...Pray for them...Pray that they will be delivered into God's hands...

Oh..Sorry, what i mean by "The Typical Question"..I forgot, the title is "Where is my life heading?"

Answer 1

I hope and am pretty sure that at age 120 im still gona be saying whats next... I dont think I will ever give up and say welcome death I accept you. because thats basicaly what saying I see the light is saying. And alot of us dont think about the same questions you asked up there some of us are actualy thinking about others as well as our own interests. Like for instance I am trying my best to better the universe as much as I can and I believe that starts with the survival of the human race. So the question? Is our race in danger of dien? It very well could be and I must do everything I think is going to stop that as long as I dont hurt anyone along the way. Pretty freeking hard rules to live by but I think its worth it to become a world citizen.

Answer 2

It's a very solid start. I think the 88-year-old's question is a little melodramatic, though.

Or rather, could be interpreted as melodramatic.

"I see the light!"

That's kinda overboard.

Answer 3

I'd say it's great...except 15 might be a little young to be thinking about what you wanna be...usually that doesn't come til 17-18.

Answer 4

Umm...you pretty much said it all....