Daily Prompt – January 8, 2026

I think living a very long life would be lovely if I am healthy both mentally and physically. I do not see the point of dragging out a life that is full of pain and suffering. I have this conversation often with my husband. We as a society have no moral concerns with the concept of putting a pet to sleep when it is suffering. In fact we consider such to be the humane course of action. However, the same dignity is not afforded to ourselves. We balk at the idea of euthanasia for humans. I for one would like to be put out of my misery if it came to that.

That aside, I do not think one should live with the intention of living a very long life. I think we should focus more on the immediate. Live the life we have and enjoy it in the moment. That, to me, leads to way less regrets in the future. Living for the moment, means that should life take a sudden and unfortunate turn, I can’t say I never go to enjoy my life. Often when people live with the intention of living a long life, they put off things. The can do it after I retire mindset is dangerous. This is why I work to live, not live to work.

I hope I live a very long life. I hope I get to see this timeline fix itself. I hope I get to see amazing things happen. I’m still waiting for flying cars and teleportation. But if I were to die tomorrow, my only regrets would be that I didn’t get to the adventures I had planned this year and next. I live a good life and I cherish it daily. Do the same and see if you don’t feel more at peace with yourself and the future.