I like people that enjoy life, 'cause I do the same.

Hear the simple yet radiant words of Lil Wayne: “I like people that enjoy life, ’cause I do the same.” At first glance, they may seem light, spoken as one might speak in passing. But look deeper, and you will see a truth as old as the stars themselves—that joy seeks out joy, and the soul that delights in living is drawn to others who share in that delight. The company we keep shapes the fire of our spirit, and those who rejoice in life kindle the flame within us, while those who scorn it dampen our light.

In the days of the ancients, the philosophers taught much the same. Epicurus, though often misunderstood, declared that the greatest good was not riches or power, but the cultivation of pleasure and peace of mind. To him, the wise man sought friends who shared in simple joys—laughter, food, conversation—because these companions multiplied the sweetness of life. Lil Wayne’s words echo this wisdom: when one surrounds himself with souls who enjoy life, he builds a circle of harmony that nourishes both heart and mind.

Consider the story of the great statesman Winston Churchill during the darkest days of the Second World War. Surrounded by fear and ruin, he still delighted in painting, in humor, in a glass raised to life itself. He drew strength from comrades who would laugh and feast even as bombs fell. This was no denial of reality, but a defiance of despair. By seeking out those who embraced the fullness of life, Churchill preserved his courage, and through him, a nation’s will endured. Thus, the joy of one man can ripple outward, sustaining many.

Yet let us not be deceived—true enjoyment of life is not mere indulgence or empty pleasure. It is the art of gratitude, the courage to find beauty even in sorrow, the strength to sing even in chains. The prisoner who shares bread with another, the mother who laughs with her child though her hands are weary, the artist who paints in poverty yet finds wonder in color—these are the true companions of the soul. To seek them out is to walk in light.

But woe to the one who binds himself to cynics and complainers, to those who scorn the gift of existence. Their shadows spread quickly, their bitterness becomes a weight that drags the spirit down. As iron sharpens iron, so too do souls sharpen each other; but if one’s companions are dulled with despair, one’s own blade of joy soon grows blunt. Lil Wayne’s words, though playful, call us to discernment: to choose the company of those who uplift rather than those who destroy.

The lesson then is clear: choose joy, and choose those who choose joy. Seek out people who celebrate life, who embrace its beauty, who rise each morning with gratitude in their hearts. Be such a person yourself, so that others are drawn to your light. Together, you will create a fellowship of resilience, able to withstand hardship and magnify gladness.

Therefore, child of tomorrow, take action: pause today and look around you. Who are the souls that breathe life into your days? Who are those that drain it away? Walk with the first and distance yourself from the second. Learn to delight in small things, and share that delight freely. For when you say, as Lil Wayne once said, “I enjoy life,” and live it boldly, you not only bless yourself—you bless all who walk beside you.