The Subtleties To Your Carpe Diem

Yet again we start a new book. I was surprised as I saw: Seize The Day by Saul Bellows the new title. At first I thought of something very positive and optimistic, but then I remembered that in this class, as in life you can't assume something at first glance which directly links to the common saying: don't judge a book by its cover. In order to get it, I have to read it.

As I read this optimistic-looking book I got to thinking what Seize The Day implies. I guess it means live your life to the fullest. How do you live your life to the fullest. Is it just one day? A Moment? A chance? I left these and other uncertainties in the back of my mind and focused on the chapter.

As I read chapter one, I noticed that Bellows describes very thoroughly what the situation is. He paints a mental picture with just the right amount of information. As he - almost meticulously - portrays what’s going on, he shows us how the day is happening and why each thing is important by giving value to any and all details to Wilhem's day. He is showing us how these details are a part of his life and in the end to enjoy them.

This topic is no stranger to us as a society (as seen in many motion pictures such as the bucket list). As a matter of fact, it's linked back to a latin poem by Hoarce which dictates to enjoy or make use of your life (carpe diem) but is loosely translated as seize the day. Some seem to think that this means to be ready for the unexpected. Others think it's to expect nothing at all. Regardless of the many ways to look at it, we never seem to get it. Maybe it's what each of us thinks.

According to wikipedia, the whole phrase is, 'Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero – "Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future." ' The only way that I can possibly think of living completely in the present is every second, the details as shown by Bellows. In the end he is showing us how so seize the day by his way of writing.