Carpe Diem: The Day It Clicked
I heard the phrase “Carpe Diem” in Jr High the first time. Back then, it was just another Latin expression, something to memorize for a test and then forget. Later, I saw Dead Poets Society, the classic film where Robin Williams’ character, John Keating, inspires his students to embrace life and make the most of every moment. Yet, even then, the full weight of those words didn’t quite settle in. Then, one day, it clicked. It wasn’t a slow realization—it was an instant, almost electrifying moment of clarity. Something shifted in my perspective. Maybe it was a personal experience, … Continue readingCarpe Diem: The Day It Clicked