Chapter 1
Life. Life is defined as the existence of an individual human being or animal. This is true of course, but life is so much more than that. Life is experiences. Life is joy. Life is harm. Life is betrayal. Life is complicated. But overall, life is beautiful. That is, if you live every day like it’s your last.
Society. Society can make life seem less beautiful. Society kills creativity. Society creates stress. Society creates depression. People are so caught up on iPads, iPods, computers and phones that we don’t experience the world around us. We kill innocent creatures. We kill the environment.
Labels. Society puts labels on innocent people. Labels are unfair. Labels are cruel. Labels that no man or woman of any age or race should be given. Unloved. Unwanted. Stupid. Ugly. Fat. Anorexic. Mean. These are labels. People are so fast to use labels for other people.
Love. Love people despite their labels. Fill your day with love and love others the way the lord loves us. Love people for who they are, not for who you want to be. Love your parents. Love your siblings. Love yourself. Don’t look in the mirror and think not worthy, look in the mirror and think blessed.
Friends. Friends should love you for you. This world we live in makes it seem as if we have to be popular to survive. We don’t. Popularity means nothing. True friends are always there for you and don’t jump from one friend to another. True friends see past the viscous labels put on you.
Laughter. Laughter is amazing. Laugh until you cry. Make someone laugh. Have fun with your life. Always bring laughter into your day. You never know the last time you will get to hear someone laugh.
L I V E. Experience life. Go against society. Take a break from screen time and do something fun. Kill the labels. Respond to the negative labels with kindness. Love anyone and everyone who needs it. Go on adventures with your friends. Discover something new. Laugh all the time. Laugh with your friends, parents, and siblings.
