The Zeal to Survive

Inside each of us is the will to survive no matter what the cost. Not only do you see this in humans, but likewise in animals. Time after time animals are striving to survive, and risking their lives doing anything, and everything it takes to remain on top.

Take the Titanic for example. This world-wide known incident shocked the world we live in today. Hearing stories and watching movies based on the Titanic gives me a clearer picture of that horrid day. Everyone showed their ministration by doing anything and everything in their power to live, and find a way to help each other in order to get out alive. Sadly enough, demonstrative families were broken and torn apart because of this incident. Husbands didn't return home to their wives. Can you imagine the amount of dispair? The will to survive that day and also the many lives lost, will never be forgotten.

Another example is from the book by Jack London, The Call of the Wild. The people and dogs in this book were challenged by harsh weather and the will to be in the lead. Buck, the main character, was pushed almost to his wits end by being beaten by his transient owners and the terrible weather conditions. Without anything to really live for or anything to accomplish he still pushed to live life to its fullest, and something deep within him kept him going.

The zeal to survive is living in all of us. What extend would you take to living another day? Maybe nobody will ever know until they are pushed to their limits. I think it is an incredible thing to see people in unison strive for a goal.