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Created on: January 17, 2011
One shouldn't strive to just exist.
That's easily done, an empty shell in an ocean of wonder.
How did we come to exist?
Does it matter?
Not really. What we do with it is important.
I chose to make something of my existence.
To be valuable, to make a difference.
Although just existing does gather my attention from time to time.
Make something of your existence.
Long before you cease to exist.
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