Take a deep breath in. Now exhale. If you were able to do that, congratulations you’re alive! I understand the last few years have been difficult for a lot of people. I feel that with COVID and the recent invasion of Ukraine, there needs to be a discussion about the beauty of life.

Because the news mainly highlights the negatives, it can be difficult sometimes to have an optimistic outlook on it.  The truth is, life is beautiful. Today we are going to talk about how.

Life is beautiful because we are mortal.

We all are only alive for a short period of time. You and I will eventually die. We don’t know when or why, but eventually we will take our last breath. It is not a comforting thought, but it’s true. I don’t believe a person can truly relish in the beauty of life without first coming to grips with their inevitable demise.

Death is a scary thing for a lot of people. It is scary because it is unknown. We are used to living. Even in challenging times, we know things will get better eventually.

Death is different, however. We haven’t experienced death before.  The thing that makes mortality beautiful is that when our time is over, it truly is.

We don’t have ample time. We know very few things for certain, but what we do know is that our life will inevitably end. Death on the other hand has no end. Let’s make the most of the time that we have.

Our support system

A big part of what makes life special is the people in it.  Our loved ones can play a big role in our life satisfaction. If a person has a proper support system he or she is much more likely to live a happier life.  Life is much grimmer when you go through life alone.

The diversity of species

There are many different animals that we share our planet with. Some of them, we may even share our homes with as well. There is no shortage of animals to marvel at.

The simple things

Even with all the grandiosity that life offers, the simple things are still worth taking note of. Be grateful for it all. Whether it be feeling the cool breeze on a windy day or laughing at a funny joke, the simple things are important too.

Life is beautiful because of the opportunity for self-improvement.

Although life is short, we can make of it what we want. We all have the potential to become our ideal selves if we make the right choices and are open to them. People can accomplish great things both mentally, physically, and spiritually. We are given ample opportunity, it is up to us to take it.

Conclusion

The news can make it seem like there is no good in the world. This can make people less appreciative of what they have. Let’s be grateful for where we all are in life. We might not be at the finish line, but we are closer than we were yesterday. Appreciate the beauty of life before it’s too late.