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The Meaning of Life


If you had two minutes to live,

What would you do?

Would you finish up paying the bills and taxes,

In order not be in debt?

Would you spend all your money,

On worthless earthly possesions?

Would you enter the million-dollar lottery,

In hopes to die a millionaire?

Would you call the office,

And tell them you won't be there today?

Or would you cancel the doctor's appointment,

That you made three weeks ago?

How many people would stop,

And think of their family and friends?

Would you call them and tell them,

That you won't see them again?

Would you tell your family all your secrets,

That you might be freed of their burdens?

How about telling them,

That no matter what happens,

You love them.

See, the meaning of life is not

RIches or wealth,

Not gems or coins,

Not silver or gold.

The meaning of life is love,

Which in itself is a timeless treasure,

That money cannot buy.

Think of others,

Before yourself,

And learn to love.

For the key to life is love,

Love will unlock all life's secrets,

It will define who you are.

Love,

Love,

Love.

The meaning of life is love.

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