When confronted with the idea of his nephew not wanting to make a life in a particular city, a wise man once said "Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not." This is good to remember, since it can represent several good and wise interpretations.
One good interpretation is the uplifting reminder to look on the bright side. Wherever we are, there is life, kindness, beauty, goodness, happiness, and any other trait we choose to bring with us. There can be light and joy in even the saddest and darkest places, if we bring light and joy with us and/or know how to look for it.
Another wise interpretation is the sobering reminder that time is always passing. Our lives will progress, and ultimately end, whether we make anything of them or not. Regardless of what we do, the clock keeps ticking. Life happens, and will continue to happen, until it reaches its end. This is all the more reason to make the most of our lives while we can. The time will be spent, regardless. It's best to spend our lives doing something worthwhile.
I'm sure there are other good and wise interpretations of this message. Feel free to share your own. In the meantime, I intend to try to make good use of my life and the time that I have been given.
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