This question is really mind-provoking. Numerous philosophers have been stumped by this very question. After all, the right way to live could mean different things to different people. For example, a schoolboy might feel that the right way to live would be to always complete his homework, get good grades and eat his vegetables. A priest, on the other hand, would feel the right way to live would be to practice celibacy to remain true to God. Thus, it can be inferred that people have diverse views on the right way to live.
For me, I feel that we should live life to the fullest. Life is short. Time and tide wait for no man. Do you want to waste your life away doing something you hate or find boring? Of course not! You want to make a difference. You don't want to have a dull 9-to-5 job for 30 years and rot in a nursing home till you're 6 feet under. You want to make sure people remember you long after you're gone and never forget you. You want to make full use of the time God has given you to do what you love with those you love to be with. I say,"Carpe Diem!"(Seize the day!) Live each day as if it's your last. You got to be active, not passive. Most importantly, never look back. Instead of lamenting about your miseries or opportunities that you missed, you can choose to focus only on the future. Think of how glorious and bright it can be. It doesn't matter how impossible or unrealistic your dream is, whether it is to be an acrobat or a zoologist. It doesn't matter how old or young you are. It's never too late to start pursuing your dream. As long as you persevere, the day will come where you finally achieve your ambition. Chase your dream relentlessly but always stop to smell the roses. The journey is equally important as the end. Never give up. Even if you don't manage to attain your aim, you will feel no remorse. After all, you've tried you hardest; given it your best shot. Rethink your ambition. Consult your heart and soul. Is it what you really want to be or what your parents/friends/siblings want for you? Sort out what you really want out of life and give it another try. And when the time comes for you to join the Lord, you can bet that you won't have any regrets in life and can depart with a peaceful smile on your face.
That's the right way to live.
