101 Reasons To Be Glad You’re Alive

by Darlene Zagata

1. The birth of a child.
2. The warmth of the sun.
3. Seeing a rainbow in the sky.
4. Your wedding day.
5. Talking with your best friend.
6. Graduation day.
7. Being hired for your first job.
8. Getting your first paycheck.
9. Driving for the first time.
10. Flowers appearing in the spring.
11. A warm spring rain.
12. Baby’s first steps.
13. Baby’s first words.
14. Holding hands with someone you love.
15. Sharing.
16. Caring for someone who is sick.
17. Being able to lend a helping hand.
18. Seeing your daughter’s first dance recital.
19. Cheering for your sons at their baseball games.
20. Holding your grandchild.
21. A smile.
22. A kind word.
23. A cool breeze through your hair on a warm summer day.
24. Giving a present for no special reason.
25. Saying I love you.
26. A hug.
27. A good movie.
28. The stars on a clear night.
29. A favorite pet.
30. The wonderment in a child’s eyes.
31. The laughter of friends.
32. The sound of an old friend’s voice over the phone.
33. A winter snowfall.
34. The beauty of trees in the fall.
35. Children and parents spending time together.
36. Watching our children open gifts Christmas morning.
37. The sound of birds chirping in the morning.
38. The beauty of a butterfly.
39. The sight of a bright, full moon.
40. A good book.
41. A clear blue sky.
42. A good night’s sleep.
43. A good cup of coffee in the morning.
44. Dancing.
45. Hearing a favorite old song on the radio.
46. A high school reunion.
47. A Thank You.
48. Just being.
49. Communing with God.
50. Learning something new.
51. Watching your child grow into an adult.
52. The smell of freshly cut grass.
53. A family outing.
54. A hike in the woods.
55. Feeding the ducks on the pond.
56. Taking a day just to do nothing.
57. A sunset.
58. Looking through old photo albums.
59. A walk on the beach.
60. Summer vacation.
61. A hot bath.
62. A waterfall.
63. A canoe trip across the lake.
64. An amusement park.
65. Dinner by candlelight.
66. Valentine’s Day.
67. Coming home after a long, hard day.
68. A walk in the park with someone you love.
69. The work of an artist.
70. A tour of a museum.
71. A child’s finger painting.
72. A letter from a friend.
73. Hot cocoa and a warm blanket on a cold winter night.
74. Rocking an infant to sleep.
75. Pushing a child on a swing in the park.
76. Feeding the pigeons.
77. Relaxing.
78. Sun bathing.
79. Helping someone in need.
80. A bird in flight.
81. The smell of freshly baked bread.
82. Tears of happiness.
83. People working together.
84. Charting new territory.
85. Caring for extended families.
86. Poetry.
87. A vase full of roses.
88. The waves of the ocean.
89. A child’s conversation with an imaginary friend.
90. The stillness of the night.
91. The view of snow capped mountain peaks.
92. The end of an old year, and the beginning of a new year.
93. Shopping for someone you love.
94. Balloons.
95. Gazing at the shapes that clouds form as they move across the sky.
96. Riding a bike.
97. A field of daisies.
98. A parade.
99. A shooting star.
100. A Christmas tree.
101. Ice cream.

These are just a few of the many wonderful reasons for living. I’m sure you can think of many more that have a personal meaning for you. Keep them in mind and you’ll have a better day everyday.