The other day, a few of my friends asked me to list a few things that make life worth living. As happy as I am, this took a while for me to answer. In fact, I haven't been able to formulate an answer until now. So here it is you guys... reasons to love every moment of your crazy, beautiful life.
1. The nights that leave your stomach sore from laughing and your mouth sore from smiling. Nights spent having the time of your life with your friends can become some of your favorite memories to look back on. To even have only a few of these nights will make everything else worthwhile.
2. The first warm day after a cold winter. The excitement that comes with the ending of winter can cure the worst cases of a bad mood. To finally get out and enjoy nature again is one of the best things for the soul.
3. A long hug from a family member. The undying love of a family member can be expressed in many ways, but the one that feels the best is a nice hug.
4. True friends. Knowing you have a team can boost the lowest of self-esteem. To know people love you, not because you are blood related, but because they love everything about you, is an unexplainable satisfaction.
5. Passion. That thing that makes you strive to be a better person. The thing that makes your eyes glow up when you talk about it to someone else. This drive is nothing but a factor of a great life.
6. Opportunity. We live in a world where there is always a way to start over. No matter the direction you choose in this life, there will be maps to guide you.
7. Hearing someone you admire say "I am proud of you". To have someone say those five words will be the most beautiful music your ears will hear. If for some reason you have not heard them yet, know that I sincerely am.
8. Sunsets and sunrises. These daily, beautiful reminders of God's greatness will make you want to watch them for as may days as your creator will let you.
9. Music. The way strings of words and rhythms come together to make you feel whole and less alone will leave you speechless with every new song that speaks to you.
10. Watching little kids grow up. When you watch younger siblings or younger cousins grow up, you realize the impact every experience has on a person. To watch the magic occur during human development can be one of the most humbling and inspiring experiences in your life.
11. Old couples. To know that there is true love and love that lasts can be enough to make you want to spend the rest of your life searching for nothing less. This will be another great adventure of your lifetime
12. Traveling. To experience new things and gain new perspectives is a great way to grow as a person. Seeing the beauty of the world is something you should want to spend a whole lifetime doing.
I could go on forever about the things that make life worth living, but it is a little different for everyone. The point is, no matter how hard life can get, life will go on and life will become beautiful again. The whole point of life is to learn to overcome. So to my friends who felt that they could not find the answers, try to understand and appreciate the many great things in your life ( despite the bad things you are currently facing). Even if you can only find one thing that makes you happy to be alive, hold on to it.
Sincerely,
Sidney
