What does "life" mean? The Cambridge English dictionary says, simple, that it is the period between birth and death, or the experience or state of being alive. For me, life is for myself; but sometimes, it is for others. Still, being alive is basically about myself. First I have to live myself in order to help others. 

Most of the time, in fact, I think about others. But that isn't life. Thinking is not doing. It is what one does with one's life that is life. I hav a husband. If I do well with my life, then our life together is helped. 

I am Japanese, so it is my culture to think of others. As I get older, I begin to hesitate more. I wonder what others may think of what I do. Even what I do is my life, but someday, when I am gone, my life will become what others think of me. 

So far, I can't solve this mystery. I hope something will be revealed as I continue my life. What will be revealed. What will that be and how will it be revealed? Will I recognize it? 

In fact, yesterday was my birthday. I was a great birthday, but I don't want to neglect my life. Happy Birthday to me!