living life to the fullest

topic posted Sat, December 22, 2007 - 6:26 PM by  the other Jeff
what would you consider to be the top five specific experiences necessary in order to describe someone as having lived life to the fullest?
posted by:
the other Jeff
Los Angeles
  • Re: living life to the fullest

    Sat, December 22, 2007 - 6:57 PM
    I think the top specific experiences that would indicate a person has lived their life to the fullest would be as unique as an individual is his or her self.

    When I think of a person who has lived their life to their fullest - usually said after they've died, or at least towards the end of one's life - I think of a person who has not held back on trying things. That they went for those experiences which were exciting to them, despite any fear of trying to do them. Despite any hefty expenses involved. Sometimes a too careful person misses out on experiences because of their cautionary nature.

    There are all kinds of things that come to mind as perhaps making the top 5 specific experiences of living life to it's fullest. It would depend on the person. So I'll just list mine, in no particular order.

    Exploring the mind through psychedelics.
    Living in a third world country for a few years (India).
    Learning flying trapeze and continually striving to improve upon my flying skills.
    Being in love.
    Seeking spiritual truth and awareness.

    • Re: living life to the fullest

      Sat, December 22, 2007 - 7:32 PM
      Oooo, i like those.

      a few of mine include:

      falling in love
      scuba diving with whale sharks (see profile pictures)
      starting my own businesses
      learning to live in other cultures
      adrenaline rush experiences (ie. driving at over150mph, hang gliding, motorcycle riding, piloting, etc)
      • Re: living life to the fullest

        Sat, December 22, 2007 - 7:47 PM
        Being so near that whale shark must have been quite an adrenaline rush.
        • Re: living life to the fullest

          Sun, December 23, 2007 - 6:52 PM
          seriously, i got a bit choked up
          • Re: living life to the fullest

            Wed, December 26, 2007 - 6:13 AM
            I live life to the fullest most likely here in the big frozen land of Alaska , I believe the glaciers are melting and I try to keep my carbon foot print on the earth LIGHT, yeah tread lightlyI live life to the fullest by being an Earth activist and a protector or a steward of the earth a guardian of the wolf ,a forever friend to the Raven. Ilive life to the fullest by helping feathered and furried critters, oh yeah the frog too they are hard to protect cause they are on the food chain for Eagles. No I do not belong to PETA, I just care that we do not killthe Wolves up here. Like Kevin Costner I Am Into the DANCE with thw Wolves.

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