Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Life is grand, full of magic, hope and possibility.

However, sometimes it’s hard to see how lucky and fortunate we are to be here. We get so caught up in our daily stresses that we completely forget how awe-inspiring and miraculous living really is. We go through the motions, get in a rut and are busy putting out one fire after the next in an attempt to keep our lives in balance.

Yet, drama happens all the time.

Our projects don’t work out, our businesses aren’t going the way we had hoped for, our relationships experience troubles, the economy is bad, politicians let us down and life is just not the way it’s supposed to be.

Since I know I’m not the only one who sometimes lacks inspiration, I created the following list of reasons to love being alive, living on this beautiful planet and sharing these times with so many incredible fellows.

Ready? Let’s go.

1. The roar of the ocean on a windy day.

2. Receiving help in unexpected ways.

3. The wistful longings of a heart in love

4. Hearing my grandfather express his undying love for my grandma (OK, that’s a very personal one, but I couldn’t not mention it).

5. Hearing the soulful sounds of music that go straight to your heart.

6. Experiencing the beating of your heart after a long, hard workout.

7. The touch of your mom lovingly going through your hair.

8. The belly-laughter experienced when you’re with great friends.

9. The promises of a new day when watching the sunrise.

10. Witnessing the genius of writers who work magic with their words.

11. The excitement in the eyes of your favorite pet when coming home.

12. The sheer joy of seeing friends long lost.

13. Seeing a loved one succeed in life.

14. A blue blue sky.

15. The work of photographers that portray a model’s soul.

16. Tasting the sweet deliciousness of chocolate.

17. The wonderful aroma of coffee beans.

18. The safety of being wrapped into your loved one’s arms.

19. The freedom of knowing that you’re worthy of love.

20. The delight in sharing your wisdom and knowledge with others.

21. The pleasure of feeling the sun on your face or the wind in your hair.

22. Feeling the melancholy that comes with winter deep in your heart.

23. Seeing the beauty of white, white snow glistering in the sun.

24. Experiencing the warmth streaming through your body when drinking a hot chocolate on an ice-cold day.

25. The wonder of exploring new places and worlds.

26. The look up in a star-filled sky that puts life and the world into perspective.

27. Seeing the innocence in a toddler’s eyes.

28. Experiencing the trust of true friends.

29. The awe-inspiring performances of world-class athletes.

30. Listening to the beautiful sounds of Mozart’s genius.

31. The growth as a person on every single day.

32. The beautiful smell of the air after heavy rain.

33. The powerful realization that your potential is limitless.

34. The thrill of speaking foreign languages.

35. Tuning into the miraculous workings of our bodies.

36. The luscious green of the rain forest.

37. Falling into your bed after a long and hard day.

38. The refreshing feeling of putting on freshly washed clothes.

39. Experiencing the humbling feeling of seeing friends have your back

40. The empowerment of getting yourself out of a mess.

41. Spending a day in bed with breakfast and a captivating book.

42. The pride of holding an Asana for the very first time.

43. The first signs of spring after a long, cold winter.

44. The first signs of fall after a hot summer.

45. The breathtaking view out of an airplane’s window.

46. Witnessing two people promising to stay together all of their lives.

47. Finally figuring out what you’re truly hungry for.

48. Giving to others and experiencing their joy.

49. Seeing ordinary people change the course of humanity.

50. Listening to the wealth of wisdom shared by your grandparents.

51. A cold shower on a brutally hot summer day.

52. The overwhelming feeling of seeing the Grand Canyon for the very first time.

53. The grace of ballet dancers floating across the stage.

54. Falling in love with your glorious body.

55. Coming home.

56. The realization that life, after all, is immeasurably valuable.

What are your reasons to lovingly and fiercely embrace life?

By: Anne - Sophie Reinhardt

A postitive attitude.
Music
Family
My job
Clubbing
DANCE AND EXERCIZE A MUST!!!
Going shopping
A CLEAN AND QUIET HOME AS MY SANCTUARY TO MEDITATE.

Making time to have fun.
Lots of love, joy, peace and happiness.
Being debt frrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Now, I have rarely had pains and struggles in my life. . . TRUTH BE TOLD. LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD. . . I HAVE NOT SUFFERED AT ALL. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS TO SUFFER. THANKS TO MY RRRRRRRRRRRROCK. . . . MY AGNOSTIC GOD AND MY EXTREMELY, LOVING AND GENEROUS FAMILY. . .WE LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER SUPERBLY. . . WE CARE AND SHARE!!!!
Life has been toooooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooood. . . .I only just realized it answering this thread.

The only time I really uncomfortable is when I am in DIRTY PLACE. I get quite NEUROTIC. . . and it is UNREAL.

Music
music
and
music

God's Word for my life,Hope,Vision and Patience

Minion: My King! What keeps Nigerians going, despite all the troubles?
Hades: Forget all the long stories they might tell you. It is nothing but survival instinct
Minion: Only that?!

I didnt bother to read all that long post but to answer the topic, what keeps me going is...

HER

She is the BEST wife in the whole wide world!

Survival Instinct programmed in Man.

Bt, i gotta say religion esp in Nigeria, and the. "Hope" fσr divine intervention keeps most nigerians going.

D determination in me..

D pucy of a woman

Getting high

The three W's keep me goin ( weed women and wine) i can't be stopped.

Books
Music and more music
My lovely wife and my very great son and Hope that, tomorrow would be better.

my Momma,Me being alive and smiles in the faces of people that seem hopeless.

360command: D pucy of a woman

Great!! *Smh*

Listening to Lana Del Ray's Blue Jeans
Its like having your brain washed and cleaned out

the great Jehovah G-O-D !

What keeps me going is God's promises and steadfast love. They never fail

360command: D pucy of a woman

senseless

my dream keep me moving

Giving to others and experiencing their joy

I Love This Thread

2 lengthy. Knowing dat i've got God n a family dat loves me, keeps me going.

God.. And believing in myself...tht eeps me goin...

The fact that if I die, e go worse for me o! Ah, life na demo or preview compared to after-life! Better don't dare give up or wetin u go see go be "as e dey hot"

Redmosquito: Minion: My King! What keeps Nigerians going, despite all the troubles?
Hades: Forget all the long stories they might tell you. It is nothing but survival instinct
Minion: Only that?!

this is another thing that keeps me going

exellent

Waooo! Good question.
My is Hope

Lol. Lovely thread. I luv d -refreshin feelin of freshly washed clothes. So weird but true. God's promises keep me goin. Envisionin myself in future, knowin dat its all goina be perfect sumday. D thot of a lovin husband, loving family, perfect career, happy home....mehn, dat just keeps me goin!

Its God o. d source of my life, Jehovah Nissi, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Elohim, He is my father, my sustainer, my hope, my ALL. that reminds me of dis song in yoruba:

"sibe Oluwa daraaa
bo ti wu kole tooo
idamu aye lee poo
sibesibe Oluwa daara"

God has been faithful 2 me at all times. Thank God for His Holy Spirit in Me and His Son that lives in Me.

The Love of God,Family and friends...when I see these things,I don't worry about tomorrow.

The radiation i get from my wife's eye! So believing, so trusting. She has that assurance thru God that i carry something great even when all seem to have come to a dead end. I just cant let her down!

Once i have my daily supply of the wisdom grass,alomo and viju milk or fresh brest milk to substitute for the viju milk if they run out of stock,then i can go for the next 100yrs and still kicking.