I have many personal beliefs that I hold dear, these things, I believe, are the core of what defines a person's character and how they see themselves, as well as how they interact with the world. It is almost impossible to summarize who I am in a few lines, but the one belief, or “philosophy” that I have consistently held in my thoughts throughout my life is the thought that “life is fleeting.” Life is a constant struggle between working to live and living to work, around us every day we see the reality of life and how short and cruel it can sometimes be. Therefore, we must enjoy the moments in between to the fullest because we will inevitably all fade into the past before fading from memory. We need to create as many memories as we can while we can, so that we can look back on a life well lived and not filled with the unimportant “material reality” that society has burdened us with. Over the years a few things have helped me stay on the path of what I believe is the key to not only living a fulfilling life, but also being the best “Human” 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 so-called “special values” (Kamler, Howard “Life Philosophy and Lifestyle”, 1983). “Life philosophy” is one of these “special values,” according to Kamler, that people stick to, no matter what others think or say. Socrates is a good example of this: he remained faithful to his "life philosophy" 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... that we never had control of in the first place, we will be able then more skillfully appreciate both our lives and the people in them for who and what they are. Letting go of uncontrollable circumstances also allows us to focus on those things we can control, such as the direction we want to take in our life or the relationships in our life. The ability to make the conscious decision to rid yourself of these negative influences so that you can enjoy life as it unfolds each precious day is another existential necessity, I believe, for us as human beings. Our short time here on earth is too precious to spend it holding on to insignificant and immutable realities that present themselves in our daily lives, accepting "what is" and letting go of "what was" or "could have been", this I feel it's a way to live a much happier and more fulfilling life and to enjoy that life too.