just the beginning

Today, when I was on the way , suddenly I realized that I was just at the preliminary stage of my life. I've just learned how to learn, with my heart, and with my soul. I am just an infant of experiences.
A friend of mine told me that "Before I was born, I asked my parents to give me life; after my birth, I asked for their care and love." I did the same. But what did I GIVE MYSELF? What do I need?
no matter how good or bad they were. I got acquaintance with my little pals who left me the most joyful time I've ever had. I was lucky to be able to have the same kind of happiness till I graduated from the university, as I perceive today, changed my life, though the effect might seem minor when compared to other "waves". The most miserable thing in the world was that you didn't know you had the thing you are to use the rest of your life to get. If worse enough, you can never get there.
But life is hard. It is not just about staying in a room, reading books, and thinking how to be great. It is about doing things, achieving goals, preserving valuable memories, generously giving what you have, and many more.
How long will the journey be when we reach the other end? How much effort should we make to achieve maturity? BUT HOW?!!
Knowledge may be a good answer to choose. It is the power to fulfill the dream, and perseverance the weapon. People around ask me to learn to abandon the past, look into the present, and plan for the future. I am learning, still at the beginning.
Love is remote; knowledge at hand.