Thought Questions, day #14: What is the difference between living and existing?

While reading Danielle’s blog Underland to Wonderland, I came across a post in which she talked about the website Thought Questions and their 365 thought-provoking questions to ask yourself over the course of a year. I decided that I would start answering one of the questions each day for the next year. Not only will this give me a reason to blog every day for a year straight, it will get my creative juices flowing–and I think it will be fun! If you join in please leave me a comment so I can see your answers too. :)

Day #14: What is the difference between living and existing?

I think living means actively participating in life, being in a constant state of “carpe diem”, as it were. You have to be willing to take risks, try new things, and go with the flow even when it’s unexpected. Being alive is one thing but really living means embracing everything life can throw at you.