Within the conception of our existence as part of this world, which undoubtedly can continue turning without us, I dare to say that we are all footprints. Many will think of this proposal as something crazy, meaningless and perhaps the statement of someone who has no hope or whose existence is not anchored to the presence of this here and now. However, I invite you to think and reflect a little on this short phrase "we are footprints", for this we will move away the fatalistic thoughts that are the first to appear and, do not tell me not, we all know that as human beings we like drama where pessimistic thoughts are the main actors in the lives of many of us, especially in some countries where songs and stories of sadness, heartbreak and defeat are the favorites of the population.

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But well, today I will not deal with the subject of the culture of crying, no, today we will talk about being footprints. In my particular case I came to this understanding of existence when as the years went by it was more continuous to read or hear things like: you have left a footprint in me, I follow the path marked by your footprints, the footprints of our history, the footprints of your caresses on my skin, the footprints of a love and stop counting; I am sure you will have your list of phrases, to which I refer "we are footprints", even if you think about it, our DNA is composed of footprints or genetic marks that characterize us as part of a family group of individuals, but as the topic I want to discuss is even deeper than genetics, I want you to think again and reflect with me "we are footprints" in the most intimate of our construction from the spiritual, mental and physical we are that which left an indelible mark in the lives of others.

My footprints will talk about me, maybe that's why I try to make each one of them meaningful and valuable, that what I will be remembered for are good and pleasant sensations that became wonderful moments, positive footprints. My grandmother always told me a story about the deceased, she told me that before dying each one of us picks up our footsteps, our footprints, when doing so we stopped in the good moments very quickly but waited a little longer in those where we had caused pain in order to change that moment, but as it was your spirit who traveled you could no longer do it, she was the one who inspired me to never have to pick up my footprints of unpleasant events and told me it is better to leave good footprints because no one wants to pick up the bad ones. That is why "we are footprints".