Appreciating life in the present

“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching; Love like you’ll never be hurt; Sing like there’s nobody listening; And live like it’s heaven on earth.”

Life is a precious gift. How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because, someday in your life you will have been all of these.

NewsMobile brings you some of the ways for appreciating life in the present.

The good in everything – The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.  Train your mind to see the good in everything.  Life is full of beauty.  Notice it.  Notice the breeze through the trees, the small child learning to walk, and the smiling faces.  Smell the rain, and feel the sun on your skin.  Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for the beauty of each precious moment.

Life’s surprises – Notice and cherish life’s surprises.  Just because it’s not what you were expecting, doesn’t mean it’s not everything you’ve been waiting for. Take a deep breath when you’re rejected from something good.  It often means you’re being redirected to something better.  Be patient.  Be positive.  Keep going. 

The challenges that strengthen you – Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in life.  If we were to go through our life without any obstacles, we would be crippled.  We would not be as strong as what we could have been otherwise.  Give every opportunity a chance and leave no room for regrets.  It takes courage to change and grow and become who you really are.  Your struggle is part of your story.  And it’s a story worth writing.

Ideas and activities that excite you – Never give up on something that you can’t go a day without thinking about.  When you truly believe in what you’re doing, it shows, and it pays. Success in life is for those who are excited about where they’re going.

So, find something that you love – something that gets you so excited you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning.  That’s what life is all about. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don’t let anyone or anything make you forget that.

The simple things – It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.  When we think of the times where we laughed the most or had the most fun, it was when we were doing simple. Everyday things, like swimming in a pool, taking a long walk, combing a beach for shells, playing a board game, or sharing a delicious meal, is what keeps us happy and deal life in a simple way.

The whole truth – It’s better to be hurt by the truth and grow from it, than be comforted by a lie. But, beware of half-truths too – you may have gotten a hold of the wrong half.  Keep your eyes open. You must see things how they are instead of how you hoped, wished or expected them to be.  Sometimes it’s hard to accept the truth when the lies were exactly what you wanted to know, but be strong.  Life is too short to live a lie.

A healthy body – Your health is your life.  Never underestimate the gift of feeling strong and well.  It’s the greatest wealth you will ever own.  It’s the foundation for every chance at happiness and success life has to offer.  So cut the excuses and treat yourself right!  Take care of your body every single day – it’s the engine of your desires, and the only place you will ever truly live.

Aging – Manage aging, but why fight it? You can spend a fortune on face creams, plastic surgery and hair growth formulas, but eventually you realise you are fighting an uphill battle.  Groom yourself nicely.  Stay fit.  Have unhealthy things removed.  But accept the beauty of aging. Remember, the allure of a truly beautiful person, with passing years only grows.

Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future, live in the present.