Go Out and Appreciate Life More

A lot of the time it’s easy to find yourself being unappreciative or not recognizing the beauty of things. This generally starts with childhood. When we’re young, it’s normal to expect everything to be given to us on a platter, but once those teenage years hit, it’s time to start giving back to those who nurture and care for you. That’s how it was for me at least. I’ve realized how hard it is to support someone both financially and emotionally. Even words of affirmation are extremely appreciated, and not only that, but you could turn someone’s day around with just a few kind words.

This leads me to another important point, which is the importance of appreciating the people you’re surrounded with. It’s crucial that you show how much you love and care for someone even if it’s not the most appropriate moment. Tomorrow is never guaranteed, and people can easily be taken from us at any moment. I had to learn this the hard way. A dear friend of mine passed away quite recently and it’s impacted so much on my ability to appreciate and have an open mind. I hug my loved ones tightly, I compliment someone if I feel the need to, and I try to give back to others favors in hope that they’ll recover that memory sometime. You never know. It’s also crucial to appreciate the opportunities that are given to you.

For those of my sprouting age, 17, this may contribute to things like school, work, scholarships, extra curriculars, recreational functions, community events, and so many other things. If these things are ever available to me, I’d absolutely go for all that I can. I live in America, so it’s not that difficult for me to find good opportunities for myself, but things are less accessible in some other parts of the world. I’m genuinely so lucky and privileged. Even small things like being able to go outside and admire a sunset are beautiful and worthwhile.

Appreciate nature, appreciate others, appreciate what you have.