I look up to the sky every night; it’s one of the best parts of my day. There’s a little balcony area on the top floor of my building, just a few doors down. It’s nice to get out for some air while looking at the view of the mountains. Hardly anybody goes out there, especially at night. So it’s usually just me and my thoughts. And maybe a J, usually a J.
At night, you can see a good amount of stars. The mountains disappear into the night and the only things that illuminate them are the houses at the base and the radio towers on the crest. Sometimes the clouds cover the mountains and you really can’t tell that anything is there. But there’s something that is always there, shining brightly in the sky making its presence felt-
La luna.
And for the last couple of days straight, the moon has been full. A full moon is a beautiful sight, for real. I can’t help but stare into the uncomfortably bright glow, trying to lock into the craters, finding as many details as my eyes can see.
The moon is my reminder of life. Everytime I look up my mind goes into deep introspective mode. I see the moon and see how big the universe is and how much is out there and has been out there. Time comes and goes. Life comes and goes. One day you and I will be here. In the blink of an eye, we will be a long forgotten afterthought. The moon never leaves though. The moon will be here, lighting up the sky, long after us.
That makes me think that life doesn’t mean a whole lot in the grand scheme. But I am far from a nihilist. I get butterflies when I think about it actually. I realize that there’s not a reason laid out as to why we are here. We just are. And I think it’s up to us to find our purpose. You’re supposed to live and create your own meaning in this meaningless world. I’ve said it before but I mean it’s really your choice as to decide whether or not you want to create the life that you are meant to have.
When I see the moon, I see all of the possibilities of life and what I could do with it. That shit motivates the deepest part of my soul. I look at the moon and I see myself grabbing it, because I want everything that life has to offer. If you asked me what “everything” entails, I wouldn’t be able to tell you, but trust me when I say I want everything.
If you’re like me, I suggest taking time and looking up to the bigger picture. When you get in a slump or start feeling the pressures of life, look up at the moon and remember that you’re living. When you feel like you have no purpose, pick your head up and remember that you make your purpose. This thing called life is not easy. Sometimes you just have to make it through the day. And when you do make it through the day, remember to look at the moon, reset and take a deep breath.
In Eastern cultures, especially Asia, people view time as water that flows, and we are just observers watching the water run along. This mindset illustrates the simplicity of life. We are just here living life. The sun will rise and the sun will set. The moon will disappear and then come back to light the sky. Just flow, man. Live your life in the only way that you can.
