Whether you’re atheist or religious, a pessimist or an optimist, one thing remains true. Life is a gift. There are hundreds, even thousands of reasons to stay living, thriving on this great bountiful plant. From the lush forests of The Amazon, the empty green hills of Iceland, or the rocky beaches of New Zealand, Our earth has so much to offer us. Without further ado, let’s get into our list.
Reason 1 – Love. We as human beings, have the ability to show and obtain love. Love is a powerful tool and resource.
The best part of love? It can come from nothing. There is no requirement or threshold for love. It is the purest form of currency. We all know how love feels, and how important it is to our livelihood. That is why I believe it is our duty to show as many people this magic as possible.
Reason 2 – Adventure. Our humble home in the middle of space is simply awe inspiring, and actually mostly unexplored. Deep oceans remain a mystery, and loads of land and animal species wait to be discovered. The art of our earth comes from its diversity.
Deep uncharted caves, snow covered taigas, the gargantuan trees of the redwood forest, fantastically colored coral and snow peaked mountains. The vastness of the world can be intimidating, but it is indescribably fetching.
Reason 3 – Learning. We can always learn. It is amazing that we can constantly improve ourselves, and increase our knowledge. We are the masters of our own fate, and we have the power to be reborn. Your limits are boundless, the growth you can achieve as a person close to infinite.
Reason 4 – People. Every single one of us is a person. We all know people, we all like people, we all dislike people. But in the end, we are all people. There is value in that. Community. We all have a duty to each other as human beings. We lift each other up despite the circumstances, and carry each other through the journey of life.
Reason 5 – Art. Isn’t it amazing that we can create? Every individual has a unique mind and a unique ability to make art of all kinds. Music, painting, architecture, tattooing, just to name a few of the hundreds of different kinds of art. Art allows us to express ourselves, to make something from our thoughts, to turn a blank canvas into a masterpiece.
That’s my list. Having hope isn’t always easy, especially when the world can seem to be bleak and scary. But that is what hope is about, finding the beauty in things despite the circumstances. Hope can be shared, and it can shape us into truly incredible people. Remember that life is worth living, and you are a pivotal piece in the puzzle of life.
