carpe diem - seize the day
2007-01-16 17:59:26 · 9 answers · asked by Japan_is_home 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Just by living life every day as happily and worry-free as you can. If you see an obvious opportunity, go for it. If you're inspired to write a poem, then write it! Tell the people you love that you love them. Do what you enjoy. If you have to go to work and you hate your job, just muddle through and smile the whole way. It's all about a positive attitude, and while that is hard to find at times, it's the easiest way to seize the day :)
2007-01-17 03:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on who you are and what would be of the greatest accomplishment you could have.
Carpe diem is a phrase from a Latin poem by Horace (Odes 1.11). It is usually translated "seize the day".
One interpretation of the phrase might be as an existential cautionary term, much like "eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die" with emphasis on making the most of current opportunities because life is short and time is fleeting. It has some connections with another Latin phrase, Memento mori.
2007-01-17 02:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
To seize the day, I read my horoscope and had a strong italian espresso.
Then I make a list of priorities. I say a quick prayer for courage.
Then I get up and DO IT!
2007-01-17 02:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by Marc Miami 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is about 'living' for the moment, not worrying about future !
If you are very particular about how, the ideal example would be to learn about the life of famous poet "Omar Khayyam" a great person, who demonstrated how to live for the moment !
Usually, the vast majority of spiritual leaders world all over, from time immemorial, suggest to live "in" the moment , to also take care of the future (eternal), in doing so...
The choice is always ours !!
2007-01-17 03:39:40 · answer #4 · answered by Spiritualseeker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do whatever you feel like doing without restriction. Do not worry or think about the ramifications of your actions. Only then will the day be yours.
2007-01-17 02:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Venom Spartan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I march around in the street ... I wave and smile to everyone who goes by ... I love life!
2007-01-17 02:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by ima_averagejoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live it to the fullest and do everything as if it were your last day. I sleeep eat well and have sex with as many women as I can.
2007-01-17 02:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
There's no one set way. It's different for everyone.
2007-01-17 02:07:41 · answer #8 · answered by TheSilverBeetles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take advantage man... Take advantage.
2007-01-17 02:37:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋