This is the number one thing that you should be grateful for every time you wake up in the morning, that you are still alive, breathing and in good health. What more can you ask for? People take simple things for granted these days as they get caught up in the humdrum and the mundane. But there are many people out there who want to go on living despite the unfortunate circumstances. Be grateful for everything you have instead of being greedy for what you don't have. Seeing the beauty of the present moment is what will make you appreciate being alive.
Last night I was crying after seeing this weepy film called Me before you. I am avoiding watching heavy drama films but this one particularly caught my interest. It's not one of those typical chick flicks. This is about this small town girl who was taking care this wealthy recently-paralyzed guy. Spoiler Alert: But at the end of the film, the guy decided to go to Switzerland to finally end his life, despite having rich and loving parents and someone who would love him unconditionally. Assisted suicide surely raises deep ethical questions so this film got mixed reviews.
It is kind of thought-provoking for me because I have never got into thoughts about Euthanasia until last night. I mean the guy was sporty and adventurous then suddenly he got into an accident that paralyzed his whole body. The critics think that the film depicts disability as kind of hopeless and that the guy should have strived to become Stephen Hawking instead.
A part of me couldn't judge that guy in the film or anyone who chooses to end their physical suffering. I myself don't know what I might decide if something really tragic happens to me. I am grateful that I'm alive and in good health and I would never wish for anything to happen to me or to anyone. I'm already thankful that I came back from my travels alive and with body intact. I had been to many beautiful places in this world. I ran in the green fields, swam underwater, avoided danger on the road, climbed mountains and I surely want to continue living my life to the fullest. When I'm older, I want to say - I had a good life. Without my able body and mind, life would never be the same for me. I love my life so much - this life. My life is always different but I don't think I could take it at this physically tragic level. I'm not like that rich guy who could afford to hire someone to take care of him, and besides, he has a lot of loving people around him. I don't want to be a huge burden to anyone. I even remember telling a friend during my younger years that I don't want to make it up to 60. Perhaps I could be strong until that age but who knows? Or maybe I would not even make it by then. Life comes with no guarantees. I could die tomorrow or later. The most important thing is that I live my life as it faces me. I will try to enjoy my life for as long as I can and not get stuck in looking ahead too much.
But I don't condone those who want to die due to depression. Like come on, be grateful that you can still walk, talk, hear and see. What's not to be happy about? Just use your senses to appreciate the beauty of this world. Seeing the beauty of this world is what will make you appreciate being alive. There are so many things to try while you are still alive and in good health. Think of all those people who want to stay alive despite the harsh conditions in life. I have traveled for a long time and I know that there are a lot of things in this world to be grateful about. Sure, the world can be shitty at the moment but still, life is so beautiful.