Go Forth

There was a time in my life where I honestly believed that my future was already planned out and that it would be handed to me on a silver plate; me just casually waiting for it. However, the perspective of choosing a path for my life came across earlier than I thought; hitting me like a sarcastic reminder that not only do I have to choose my destiny, so to speak, by figuring out who I am and what type of person I want to be, but also within a really narrow period of time. Plus, my decision was always torn between what I truly wanted to do and jobs which “sounded right” a.k.a what will impress your friends and make you the one who succeeded at family gatherings. Moreover, being around all these kids who seemed to have always known what person they would become in the future stressed me out even more. A couple of weeks ago, I came across this quote by Nathan Scott from the American TV show One Tree Hill saying: “It’s the oldest story in the world. One day, you’re seventeen and planning for someday. And then, quietly, and without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.” Quite frightening, isn’t it? This quote really did change my perspective on the future.

The pressure we, as teenagers, have on our shoulders as the end of graduation is unmeasurably high and it makes us forget to actually live in the moment. I realized that it’s ok to be lost and indecisive about my future. The reason why I was put in this world will eventually come along the ride that is life and as naturally as the blooming of flowers in spring.

Trying to understand what the purpose of your life is actually make you forget what life is really about: an adventure. Choosing a path is not about ensuring you are on the “right” track but experiencing as much as possible in order to make your life purposeful and meaningful. There will sure be ups and downs but eventually, it will all be worth it. Live. That is the key. Live while you can. Tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to experience everything life has to offer. I want to wake up every day feeling excited for what’s ahead and not horrified about whether or not I am where I am supposed to be. I don’t want to get at the end of my life wondering what my life would have been if I had followed my heart and my convictions or if I had taken my life into my own hands instead of letting it come to me. What about you?

Have the courage to overcome these fears and follow the rhythm of the river, do not be afraid to try and fall, do not be afraid to come back up and fall again for it is what life is mainly about. At the end of the day, I know I won’t regret any of my choices because they will make my life so much more personal and valuable to me. Wouldn’t it be awesome to have tones of great memories and adventures to share with your children and grand-children? Well this not-so-dreamy reality was actually closer than I thought, waiting for me just around the corner.

Organic food in hospitals

Food. Food is a subject that concerns all of us and plays a huge role in our well-being. Facing the lack of transparency and the growing fear that represent pesticides in food industries, more and more of our compatriots start taking up organic food. Yet, it appears that although many people in the world are paying attention to what they put in their plates, some bodies such as hospitals are lagging behind. Indeed, many testimonies and research have shown that food in hospital, if not deplorable, presents a serious lack of quality. Organic food which has already many times proved itself might just be what each and every hospital patient would want, a healthier option with, few, if any, chemical use and which favors local producers. At first glance, it might seem rather odd that hospitals have not yet introduced organic food into their meal choices. Indeed, the patients are to benefit from the best food they can possibly get. But what exactly stop them from doing so ? Why is food, in a place where meals should be impeccable, so pitiful ? Why is it that given the numerous benefits of organic food, it has not yet been fully introduced in the majority of hospitals ? Maybe, at the end, the introduction of organic food might do more harm than good and that might be a reason for its absence in the majority of hospitals. In any case, the high officials need to get together to find a solution, an alternative maybe, as our health is nowadays permanently endangered.

Morality VS Power

A few centuries ago, when the monarchy was still the usual political system, hundreds of kings were facing new challenges and making decisions ever day that would affect their whole kingdoms.

There was a king in particular, King François. As he became King of France, he wanted something else for his people, he wanted to reign differently, following his heart more than politics. He wanted his people to love him as a father instead of fearing him. But little did he know how many times he would have to put his dream aside. Truth is, François was on the throne thanks to the nobles and if he were to not please their interests, it wouldn’t take long for them to overthrow him from power. Indeed, the nobles, always looking for laws that would serve their interests, didn’t care whether these were morally right or not and hated the fact that François cared about it.

One day, as the king’s deputy walked François through several criminal cases, Lord Narcisse, one of the nobles, came about requesting that all the protestants across France be beheaded. François, shoked, wondered what could possibly justify such a barbaric act. Despite his « could not care less » attitude towards the thousands of lives that would be taken, Lord Narcisse’s request sounded legitimate and justified, France being a catholic country. But what about François’ promise of being a better king with acceptance as a motto ? He had to think about it and find a solution without killing anyone. François left the room, saying to Lord Narcisse he would consider his demand.

It had been several days now that Lord Narcisse had made his proposal. No matter how much he tried, there was no other solution to the problem, François had to accept the law, otherwise he would lose his power. But then would he be the kind of king who would be ready to abandon his power for the sake of his people ? He thought about it for minute realising that somehow, whoever the king might be, the nobles would achieve their own ends anyway.
That was it, despite all his efforts and his good will, King François turned out to be just as cruel and pitiless as his father once was, accepting the nobles’ laws like an obedient child would with his strict mother.