Kobe had it all: Money, fame, family, health. And, yet, his life was taken from him just like that.
Perhaps someone special in your own life has died unexpectedly, leaving you heartbroken and questioning why such events befall us.
It really puts things in perspective and demonstrates just how precious life really is.
Rather than holding grudges and stressing over insignificant things, we should strive to make the most of the short time we're on this planet.
And we can do that by:
- Counting our blessings and making the most of what we have instead of always perceiving something as missing.
- Cherishing time spent with friends and family.
- Indulging hobbies that make us come alive, whether that be reading, sunbathing, or volunteering at the local shelter.
- Aiming to achieve one's dreams, whether it's starting a new business or writing a book.
- Not wasting time analyzing the movies of people, especially ones who have been apathetic, rude, toxic, or unappreciative.
Life will never be perfect, and we have to take the good with the bad.
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't maximize opportunities to infuse happiness anywhere we can.
As I've said before, time is the most valuable asset on our side (other than health) as it is the only thing we can't get back once it's gone.
And while money can certainly afford us a more comfortable life, no amount of money is enough to buy a single second of time.
So treat each day as if it were your last. Never miss an opportunity to give your loved ones a hug and tell them you love them.
And if something or someone in your life is making you miserable (e.g., a job or relationship), no one says you have to grin and bear it.
You'll want to look back on your life and say, "Hey, I didn't have the perfect life, but I surely did my best to make it memorable."
Never take life for granted because you never know when your time will be up.
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