Sometimes I wake up and think about life and how it could have been different, and sometimes I wish it was different. But then I take a step backwards and think that it should not be like this! Life is life and this life is so beautiful!

In these trying and chaotic times, with pandemics and all of the violence, I feel sad that we cannot enjoy the beauty of life anymore. We focus so much on things that will not make life better and we forget about the beauty out there.

However, I know this is a contentious and "touchy" topic because it might be possible for only a few to enjoy this beauty of life. But one might still try and enjoy life as it is with what you have.

The ancient Greek philosophers had various spiritual exercises which included thinking about one's own death to prepare yourself for said death. I think these types of exercises are important, but I would like to think that we should rather think about how awesome life is. We should not be afraid of death, nor should we strive to run away from it, but I think death is not good in the sense that life is better. Even when things are tough, it might still be better to live than not live. Again, I know this is not the best for everyone and there are major problems in our society.

Life is crazy and chaotic, but if we can stand back or take a step backwards, breath and appreciate life for what it is. I know this is not the most influential or inspiring post with life advice, but I think it is important for us to take a breath, to look up at the sky, and appreciate what life is: life is meant to be lived and we should live this life.

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