Start enjoying life!

By Cyrus A. Natividad

To enjoy life is to move on. Moving on requires leaving the old attitude of regretting and procrastinating on account of sentiments and lingering in the past.
There’s a constant awareness in most, if not all people with regards to what they have. What they have sometimes make them sad or depressed. And instead of evaluating their self-worth, then find it easier to get intimidated for what others have, or for what status in life they are in.

So maybe we should not leave this issue out from the list of New Year’s resolutions. Simply put, we need to appreciate life by living it– celebrating and enjoying its real purpose.
So start enjoying life by moving on this year – 2017, move along with the development of people and society. This is the first step in getting a lease of life for the new year.

Connecting with people, especially our loved ones is the ‘next thing’ that helps. I remember Dr. Illenberger (a.k.a Nitz) and her advice on keeping in touch- “Connect with love ones, friends and `best friends forever’ (BFF on Facebook). That way you will know if they are living fine, or are getting on with some bad conditions.”

“Likes” and positive comments for them are considered ounces of health, or maintenance pills. Appreciative comments motivate, and constructive criticisms give encouragements. Of course there are limitations to everything that we do. It pays to help other people as long as we don’t compromise or procrastinate with our work. Comforting others improves our comfort zones and in the development of ourselves.

On the other hand, do not “miss the train” by being too busy with other passengers waiting for another train to arrive. For life to be truly enjoyable, we should know our calling and live it.  Prayer is a vehicle to God “from whom all blessings flow.”

Lastly, never look at what others have; look up and give thanks for what the Lord has given you. Amidst the hardships and challenges, it is still a beautiful life.