“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” Anonymous
Too often, we focus on the negativity in our lives. We focus on what is going wrong and forget about what is right. We need to appreciate everything that happens in life. Focus on the positive things because the good always out shines the bad. We need to focus on what “takes our breath away” because that is what is most pleasurable. Think about it….it takes way too much energy to be negative. It takes way too much energy to be sad and depressed about the little things. Always remember that your situation can be worse so just enjoy life for the positive things you have, like the ability to breath, see, hear, speak, and feel. Appreciate that you can pay your bills and you have a place to go to at night. Appreciate that you have a loving family. Appreciate the education you were able to get. Appreciate your unique sense of style and taste. Appreciate you do not have to subject yourself to behaviors that go against your morals and beliefs. We always forget to appreciate the “little” things. Appreciate the young man who was staring at you on the subway, sure it is annoying (trust me I know), but obviously he realized you were worth staring at.
It does not matter how long you live, but what you did with those years. So follow your dreams, take the dance class you have always wanted, learn how to sew, go to a cooking class, take up martial arts, join a yoga class, read more books, learn more about technology…do whatever it is your heart desires (as long as its legal 🙂 ) but make sure you focus on what is good. Sure, we will endure plenty of hardships, but know battle is too big if you just believe. Appreciate your gifts and talents that God has blessed you with, but also be sure to use them. What good is talent if it is wasted? Do something that will bring a smile to your face. Things that are breath taking are not only in the form of physical beauty, but it is also what stimulates your heart and mind.
This is the holiday season and this is the time where most people, particularly singles, get depressed, but what is the point of saying Merry Christmas if you are not going to be merry? Don’t be a scroog or grinch or a person with such a pessimistic outlook. Be thankful and appreciate what you have and what is to come. So make a list of what makes you happy. Make a list of what takes your breath away…even if it is a piece of Red Velvet Cheesecake (yummy). Make a list of the things you have always wanted to do. Place that list around your home, on a closet door, the fridge, a mirror and attempt to at least accomplish something on that list before 2010. Don’t wait until the new year to begin to appreciate your gifts, your talents, and your life, start now.
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