I saw a video of a man who said, "If we truly live every day as if it's our last, we will become better people." But I thought to myself: if I lived that way, I wouldn't do some of the things that make me happy.

These things aren't bad, but they may seem unnecessary. Nevertheless, they bring me joy. So what good is being a "better person" if I have to stop doing the things I love?

But then again, if they bring me joy, are they really unnecessary?

Everything I see or observe, I interpret through the lens of my experiences, upbringing, attitude, and the influence of society. Most importantly, religion. I react to most things based on what is right or wrong according to Islam.

Because I was raised with strong religious values, I've come to understand that we will all be judged for our actions after death. Because of this, I actively try to ensure that my actions align with my religious beliefs.

I'm not perfect—mistakes are inevitable. We're human, after all.

So how do I live every day as if it's my last, when that mindset might mean giving up the things that make me happy, just to focus on doing what is right?

It's not that the things that make me happy are wrong; they just aren't necessary in the pursuit of righteousness. I don’t want to stop them. But continuing with them might distract me from actively choosing the right course of action.

I guess this is just one of the many ways of understanding what it means to be human.