Little things you should appreciate in life which will make a bigger picture. (part 1)

As humans we tend to get caught up in so many things that we forget to live, we forget we are alive. how many people you hard of saying after this I would be ok or happy? plunty! right?

I always appreciate the importance of gratitude. No matter how bad your situation is it could’ve always been worse.

REMEMBER WHEN YOU WANTED WHAT YOU CURRENTLY HAVE! 

This is such a deep thought to get through you mind and even your soul if that’s what you’re into.. That you need time to process it correctly.

There were times when you had less than you have now.

There were times when you WERE less than you are now.

Your journey is advancing for the better, although you might not realize this. The most important thing to pay attention to during this ride, are the small parts because the small parts make up the bigger picture.

1: Time you have with your parents

One day your parent will die.

I know this is a very strong and sad point to start off an otherwise positive article, but the sooner you accept reality, the sooner you can take action.

I know most families are not perfect, & especially in Indian houses, most of us don't have a good relationship with our dad or sometimes with mom. we all have our own issues, but problems are meant to be solved.

You have a deadline on solving the issues you have with your family, on letting them know that they mean so much to you, that despite not giving you everything you wanted, they gave you everything they could give.

bring your mom flowers, talk to them about their lives, hug them and tell them you love them. Do it for both them and yourself, do not postpone this, because if you do.. It might come a day when it’s going to be too late.

2:An Ability to Read, Write, understand 

You are here reading this article in English means you understand English & you are enough literate. Do you know how many people had this regret in their lifetime that, they wish they could read or wish they had enough education or knowledge to understand this world better?

While only 12% of the people in the world could read and write in 1820, today the share has reversed: only 14% of the world population, in 2016, remained illiterate. 

We have been living in this era which is considered the greatest time in history. Like your parents & grandparents, we don’t need to wait for question answer. If you want to know anything you can by some simple clicks. Knowledge is not only for the super-rich. Earlier only the church or religious institution had the ability to read & write hence, they used to manipulate people for their own benefit. People used to live in some form of a matrix. Without any idea of the truth.  

You should always appreciate this time which you got in your arsenal. & you should always thankful to your teacher or parent to give you this skill. 

3.Enjoying a great meal

Ever since the early days, people gathered around food, that’s why we love it so much.

Great food is an experience, it has less to do with nutrition and more to do with the interaction. Food can open minds, hearts and flood your brain with just the right chemicals.

A good meal will elevate your state of mind, will make your mind wonder: How many more delicious things are out there which I will never taste? Meals should bring people together. You should enjoy food surrounded by those you care about and be grateful for the opportunity to do so.

4: Not being sick

Inhale through your nose right now! How amazing is this feeling? Not having a running nose, not having a fever or feeling pain in your body are just some of the things we currently take for granted.

As you’ve realized by now, you only miss these basic things when you don’t have them, so if you needed a lift-me-up moment today, be grateful you are not sick.

You are strong and able to pursue whatever your heart desires in the limits of the construct you’ve created around you. Things could be worse!

5: Reading a good book(it can be a novel as well)

A man who doesn’t read, lives only once. The man who reads, lives a thousand lives! 

 It’s just something about immersing yourself in a great book which for a brief period of time dilutes the time on your behalf. You emerge with new feelings, new-found knowledge and memories you shouldn’t have in the first place but for which you are grateful.

A great book can change your reality or make you come to peace with it.

6: Baths with your loved one & watching your favourite movie together

This might sound weird, but never underestimate the power of a good bath. It’s amazing what it can do for both the body and the soul.

Showers are for practical purposes, but baths, baths are a ritual, they require time and that’s why I have a fantasy about it

We love spending our spare time on ourselves.

The only thing that can take a bath to the next level is sharing it with your special someone. There’s something even more intimate than sex when taking a bath together. It’s being vulnerable, relaxed and washing each other that’s bonding your spirits more than your body.

7: Playing with your dog or pet

Hands down, dogs are the best! No debate! Done.

Although as a human you have a dog for a portion of your life, the dog has you for the entirety of his. There’s something both poetic and heart-crushing in this!

Pets are awesome in general, no matter if you have a cat, bunny, parrot or you are into reptiles. Having a pet will greatly improve your life and make you a better human being all around. Plus, playing with your dog or just watching your dog play can save you thousands of dollars in therapy.

 Appreciate your dog and if your day isn’t going well, go out for a walk.

8:Not having to pretend you’re someone you’re not. (Just Being Yourself) 

this is the most important one for me on this list & I’ve made it my goal not to wear a mask no matter where I am. People have expectations and fortunately, we are in a position to disregard that and be ourselves. Sad, unsuccessful, fake-rich, poor people got this wrong, hence they are poor.

I have seen this among so many people even in urban metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. but they don't know, It’s amazing to not wear a facade, do really be yourself, to act foolish, to laugh with your heart until your eyes get teary.

There are very few people who you can truly be yourself around, so cherish them and make sure they know you appreciate them. As for the rest of the world, we’re more of the mindset that, the world will adapt to who we are than having us adapt to the way the world wants us to be. 

 9: Snuggling in bed on a lazy day

Having a lazy day once in a while is actually recommended.

no matter how many times you listen to GarryV or Toney robins said hustle, but you’ll find out that if you force yourself to be on a continuous sprint, sooner than later you will burn out.

You will feel like you are not making enough progress and choose to quit.

When you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit!

That’s where these lazy days come into play, as long as they are spread out accordingly. The last thing you want is for every day to be a lazy day.

in the book deep work author, Cal Newport found that after extended periods of focused work, we get optimum results if we disconnect from work for 24 hours and just do what we feel like doing to get our minds to relax and our bodies to be less tense.

 10. When your life has an amazing soundtrack

despite we all know life can't be easy & good all the time, One of the worst things that could happen in your life is having a shitty soundtrack. it's more like movies.

Imagine your life is a movie & the soundtrack of your life determines your mood. What would your movie sound like?

Would it be something pumped up like Kanye’s Wolf of Wall Street, like Celine Dion’s Titanic, or love me like you do in fifty shades of grey, or any SRK movies in Bollywood or one of those silent movies?

Appreciate the moments when life falls on the right beat and make the most of it.

part-2 coming soon......