Many of us struggle with boredom and try to fill our lives with something other than trivial entertainment. We see characters like Don Quixote and say that he is the epitome of what we should go against. Only living through the experiences of others and never having them ourselves. To a certain extent I believe that this is a genuinely good way to look at things; however, there is something extremely important missing. One can fill his life with big events and memories, but without someone to share them with they become meaningless. It is not these events that fulfill us and give us meaning in and of our lives, this comes from our relationships with others. The events alone are not enough, they become complete when we share them with someone we truly care about. The other is someone we can relate to, who understands the way we think and can provide us with an assenting nod or a sympathetic shoulder. This other is a reflection of ourselves and we, in turn, are a reflection of the other. Together we find love and conversation. Whether it is romantic hand holding and soft laughter, or platonic hugs and cheers of approval. These relationships make us realize that we are human and show us that each moment of this life is to be cherished.


"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Walk beside me and be my friend."
-Albert Camus