Moments That Take My Breath Away

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away." - Anonymous

The quote “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away” has several meanings to me. When I first read this quote, I thought about the times my grandparents told me about the experiences of their lifetimes. The stories were not about the times they were at work, but the times they did and saw things that were unforgettable. We have to do remarkable things everyday because it is only the special moments that you will remember. I believe that people should not wait for these moments but seek out these moments everyday. When people realize they only have a year or a few months to live, they decide to go ahead and do the things that may "take" their breath away. They may choose to go sky diving or take that long plane ride to visit a foreign country to see breath taking views. Someone may live a long time and have many breaths, but many of them may not have taken their breath away. Another thought that comes to my mind, is that it isn’t how long a life you live, but how meaningfully you live life. It means that I must focus my life on what I enjoy and the important things in life that mean the most to me. Life is full of magical moments that will take my breath away. I must have an open mind and seek these moments that will take my breath away by reading, traveling and communicating with others. I hope to always be curious and have wonder about the world so that I can continue to have moments that take my breath away. If I am successful in accomplishing this goal, then I will live a meaningful and happy life. I hope my life will be full of moments that take my breath away!