What is living?

My mother and I were talking today about living. Living is ultimately what brings each of us to our feet each morning. But within the reality of living, what brings us to our feet? Is it our kids? Is it our mate? Is it a job? What is it enabling each of us to rise up each day and make a mark on this world? Do we live up to the definition of living, or have we each brought forth a new meaning to the word and created our own action? My mother stated that wealth she's never had in terms of money but she is as wealthy as they come where love is concerned. I would have to agree because there is alot of love in our family. But now back to our main focus -living. Does one of us do it right leaving the rest of us in the wrong? Is there a perfect plan that some of us fail to adhere to? I guess I would have to believe within us all there is a spot that giggles with laughter, jumps with joy and smiles continuously when we have conquered true living. Living doesn't come to us single handed; it brings with it great experiences and years of memories to capture. With living comes learning and within time you shall be the one teaching. Teaching what life has given to you to future generations. Hmmmm the term "circle of life" seems to be coming to mind.
  
Until tomorrow.......