Life is important. I am reminded of this simple truth on a daily basis. Life can be seen all around us in everything from trees and plants, to animals, to a child’s laugh. It is truly a blessing that every moving and breathing thing has been given.

There are many different stages of life but they each have things that matter. Life brings purpose. There are things that just about anyone can do. It doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. Simple things like a smile or feeding the hungry can go much farther than one might think. Even for those who are considered “weaker vessels,” such as the elderly and disabled, they can still have the capacity to love and be loved.

I know I have been blessed with a healthy and active life, and I don’t take it for granted. If you ask me, life is certainly not meaningless. We are here for a reason and purpose. Let’s go find that meaning and purpose.