Because This is My First Life.

Lines from kdrama “Because this is my first life”

As we step into adulthood, many of us feel lost. We’re told to figure out everything — our careers, relationships, and future — but most don’t even know where to start. Like a character in Because This is My First Life said, “The problem is, I just don’t know nothing about the world.” This is a common feeling for young people today. We’re trying to keep up in a world that feels overwhelming and confusing.

Sometimes, it feels like we’ve already failed before we even began. We think, “I think I have already become a failure in this life, but I will try my best.” It’s a heavy feeling, but the important part is that we don’t give up. Even when life feels like too much, we can keep moving forward, trying our best.

The truth is, none of us have done this before. “Going through this life is the first time for all of us anyway.” We are all figuring things out as we go. Comparing ourselves to others doesn’t help because everyone is just as new to this as we are. No one has all the answers.

We often get so focused on worrying about the future that we forget to live in the moment. As the character says, ”I have forgotten for a while. This life, this moment, you only get one chance.” It’s a reminder to enjoy the present because this is the only life we have. Tomorrow isn’t promised, so we have to make the most of today.

Still, it’s easy to put things off. We think, “I can actually do it tomorrow, but I wouldn’t feel at ease.” Procrastinating might seem like a good idea at first, but it usually just adds more stress. We know deep down that there are things we need to do for ourselves because, in the end, “It’s something I have to do. No one will do it for me anyway.”

Even if we do everything right, there’s no guarantee that life will turn out the way we hope. We wonder, “You think everything will work out if I do things well?” But life is unpredictable. All we can do is our best, but the rest is out of our hands.

Sometimes, when we’re not busy, loneliness creeps in. “Loneliness only comes when you have time,” and in those quiet moments, it’s easy to feel alone. But we’re not the only ones feeling this way. Everyone is working hard, trying to make sense of life, yet no one is sure if they’re actually getting closer to their dreams. “It looks like everyone’s trying really hard, but no one knows whether they are getting closer to achieve what they want or not.”

The future can feel scary. “The world is not going to get better. That also means my life is not going to get better.” This sounds harsh, but it’s a reminder to focus on what we can control. Instead of waiting for things to magically improve, we should live in a way that avoids the worst outcomes. It’s about taking action now, instead of hoping for a perfect future.

In the end, we’re all just doing our best, learning as we go. It’s okay to feel unsure and lost at times, but what matters most is that we keep trying, even when the path ahead isn’t clear. As long as we keep moving forward, we’re making progress.