LIVE BY CHOICE NOT BY CHANCE!!!!

Imagine two candles — one burns brightly, lighting up the room with warmth and energy. The other burns slowly, flickering faintly in the corner. Which one do you remember? The one that lit up the space, right?

That’s how life is.

Sometimes, we get so obsessed with longevity — diets, routines, fears, and “what ifs” — that we forget to actually live. We plan for tomorrow, save for the future, worry about growing old. And in all that, we lose today.

But here’s the truth: greatness doesn’t wait for the perfect moment. It doesn’t need 80 years. It needs courage, compassion, and the will to make your time matter. Some people live like shooting stars — short but unforgettable. Others drift through decades without ever really being alive.

So what does it mean to live a great life?
It means loving deeply, laughing freely, speaking up when it counts, and not being afraid to take risks. It means choosing meaning over comfort. It means being kind even when it’s hard, dreaming even when it seems silly, and showing up — every single day — as your real self.

A long life might give you time.
But a great life gives you legacy.

So don’t just count your years. Make your years count.

@nandasagec manisha nandan