Words of Wisdom

 

How to change your life by valuing every little thing

Recall that time when you wished for things that you have now. How you were excited when you bought the very gadget that's in your hands right now.

Those were some really happy days. We used to get happy at little things. Little petty cute stuff.

Must be somewhat of a vague, happy recollection.

But in actuality do we humans value the things we possess until they're gone. Rarely.

Here are some anecdotes of my life which are the prominent reason I felt the need to share with you, this meaningful lesson.

1. The time all gone

I happen to develop a great love for books and literature almost 28 months ago. My academic session for class 10 has just begun then. The book I read first was The Invisible Man and it introduced me to a new world of books and words and magic. We all have some reader friends and you must have heard this phrase from them “too many books, too little time”. When I entered the XI standard, I couldn't really read much. I became busy as a bee. I wasn't getting even an hour. My life was like on a bight.

SCHOOL - COACHING - HOMEWORK - REPEAT 

I used to miss my reading nook, my books, and obviously their smell. I used to often regret and I still do regret the old lovely days before I entered junior college when I had all the free time in the world and instead of making most out of it I just wasted it in doing random stuff. I feel I could have read 100's of books in those 3 years.  Could have done a lot of more productive things. I could have conquered the world. (Just kidding)

2. The last goodbye unsaid.

"Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude.”                 - Anne Frank

The above line quoted by Anne frank sheds light on the actuality of human beings' behaviour towards each other. And believe me, guilt and regret are one of the worst feelings one can feel. I still regret talking acrimoniously to someone and it turned out to be the last time we ever talked due to their sudden death.

The worst part is that I couldn't do anything but bewail.

Death is uncertain and so unpredictable. That's what makes life more valuable.

Things that really hold value in your lives 

  1. Your health 

  2. Your family

  3. Your mental health

  4. Your education

  5. Shelter

  6. Real friends

  7. Purpose in life

  8. Love

  9. Life experiences

 10. Ability to earn money

Where’s the problem?

A beggar on a road  after seeing a girl riding a bicycle thinks “Oh I wish I had that”.That girl thinks the same on seeing a guy with a normal car .The guy driving that very car thinks the same on seeing a man driving a luxury car and the man driving the luxury car thinks the very same thing seeing a private jet.

So then dreaming big is a wrong?

No.

Not celebrating what you already have and not enjoying what you already possess is.

Blinded by the fancy, glorious objects in the distance, we run after them; those materialistic things that won’t even matter to us after a month or two.

In all this we forget to appreciate and take notice of the small and big treasures of our life which really hold value. These treasures might not have a price tag but hold very high value.

Why adapt this habit? How will this adorn your life?

1. The value of life increases when you learn to value things in your life.

2. You find happiness even in small things.

3. Instead of getting jealous from others, you focus on your upliftment.

4. You don’t regret not appreciating what you had after it’s gone. You start showing gratitude

5. You live in the moment and make the most out of it.

 

How to learn to value little things in your life?

We live in a paradise but the thing is we just don’t realize.

We realize their true value the moment: 

1. When we actually loose what we once had

2. When we look into the bleary eyed people who can’t afford them

3. When we know how much efforts and hard work it takes to buy that thing

 

Following a basic principle 

Being open to the possibility that we might lose them and what would happen to you if that really happened. How would you react? Would you regret? Would start valuing them more?

This also gives you strength in case if you really loose one of them.

Valuing what you have also helps to overcome the feeling of loss.

 

But how to learn this art of appreciating and value even the small things in life. The following 7 will assist you in valuing what you have, even the little things and understanding the true treasures of your life.

1. Understanding what holds REAL value in your life

What really matters is your happiness and health. People whom you love and who love you back. In this digital world real friends and family matter more than your followers on the social media. Yours emotions hold value. Materialistic things don’t .Appreciate them. Value them.

2. Recalling how much you or your parents worked for that thing 

Before criticising or hating the fact that you could only afford this much. Think of how your parents have worked to earn that. Think of people who couldn’t even afford them. The value of a thing is determined by the hard work and struggle done to really earn that thing.

3. Discovering the beauty even in the small things.

Beauty isn’t in the objects it’s in the eyes and vision of who decides to find it in everything. Find beauty in everything be it a small flower or a whole bouquet.

Celebrate good weather by taking your pet out for walk.

4. See through the lessons and values hidden in struggle

God gives the hardest lessons to its bravest humans. Value isn’t always in the lifeless objects but in emotions and life lessons that help you all over your lifetime. Try finding those values and lessons in your struggle and hardships.

 

5. Look at your life with different perspective

When you focus too much on the trivial problems that come in your life, you might lose sight of true foundations and fortunes in your life. Try looking life with a positive mindset. This also keeps you physically healthy as positive emotions strengthen you and immune you from all the negative feelings.

6. Start showing gratitude towards others

 Skills in experiencing and expressing gratitude are key for connecting with other people. Reciprocating the love and kindness makes a healthy society full of hope and positivity.

7. Seize the moment 

Whatever you do , whenever you do live the moment to its fullest. Past is a part of you. Learn from it, make peace with it. It won’t disturb your present. Try not making snaps or Instagram stories when you’re experiencing something beautiful something awesome. Keep your homes in your pockets and live that moment.

Live life. Love life. Cherish every Part of it.

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