These are the reasons.

Living Is So Big visited Owen High School in Black Mountain, NC where the Special Olympics are having their Regional Qualifying Matches in Soccer and Bocce Ball. Tate MacQueen invited LISB to promote Life Appreciation at their next event on Friday the 20th. They will be hosting Fayetteville Academy for a 7pm Soccer Match and it is also a celebration of Special Olympic Soccer and Cheerleading. 

Location at Owen High School, Black Mountain, NC. Olympians will be heavily involved in prematch activities and will play a 12 minute match under the stadium lights at halftime. There will be a cookout going during the entire meeting. This is a celebration of community and of the gifts we all possess despite the various challenges we all face.

Dear Jesus and Christopher (Living Is So Big)

Thank you for coming to my class.  The thing I learned was that tiny things can make a big difference.  Something you need to know about me is that I like football, video games, and working out.  

My favorite part was the "8 Living Realizations."

Life. Family. Friends. Feelings. Enjoyment. Kindness. Spiritual. Infinite.

I wish you guys luck with your website and future schools you visit. In the future I hope to see you soon.

Sincerely, M.Y.

The Agudo family's true story on on an Audio CD narrated by Christopher Agudo himself. "Darkness to Light." Turning a negative into a positive... the inception of Living Is So Big! 

A special thanks to Pauline Doherty for her inspiration and gracious offer to donate her time and CD's. Her energy encouraged us to narrate the book. Thank you Pauline! 

 Chapter 1: Darkness Chapter 2: Light Note: Not sugar coated... very real and very true in the daily events of the family. Purchase at our online store - www.livingissobig.com

Because many are going to want to know and understand the amazing logo. With it's one of a kind unique graphics created with Love, your Living Is So Big Beanie is going to be the talk wherever you go. Further spreading the awesome message of Life Appreciation. Purchase at our online store - www.livingissobig.com

The LISB Snap Backs are in. Get one and feel the power. Get one for a friend or family to give them a boost. Anyone who wears hats are sure to LOVE these. These are unique and one of a kind, so get it while you can. All you have to do is go to - www.LivingIsSoBig.com - See ya there

Jenny and Jerry have a conversation about the humans.  

A friend of mine had a friend that was going through issues... He was freaking out worrying about loosing her. He told me this and before he had to go I told him to tell her these four simple words "living is so big". You never know how many people in the world care about and love you. Just by telling my friend to tell his friend this... I think I saved a life...

This diagram shows why Life is the way it is today for you and all. Food for thought. I just love drawing up diagrams.  #LISB   (Lf=u)+(Lv it)=Lf

We all, at times, get very caught up in the mix of clutter and distraction. No one is immune from it and you can not run from it. Reason, because it is everywhere 24x7.

What we can do, is to also get caught up in the mix of happiness and joy. Reason, because it is everywhere 24x7.

Now, the secret is... listen closely. The secret is YOU! Only you have the power to choose what clutter/distraction or happiness/joy enters your existence of life. 

Choose wisely my friends and make the change happen!

Make the connections!

A Positive reminder for us all. Have a great day! Choose it to be so.

A student in the 8th grade has shared their report of chosen topic: "Life" to the classroom. Here is what they wrote on the chalkboard for their class. The report was due today.

Only do what this picture says if it is true to your nature. Thank you.

Your life is the canvas.  Your experiences are the paint.  Your mind is the brush.  Paint your life the way you want!

When asked, if you could tell someone why you live life for today, what would you say?

I would say that I live for me, my family and friends.  The wonderful feelings that I can create and experience.  All of life's enjoyment that I partake in.  Helping others with a simple act of kindness.  For believing in greater things spiritually and for the infinite possibilities of discovering new moments in the now. -J.Agudo

A positive mind can create a healthy heart.  Be happy, be healthy.

Dear LISB family

I want to thank you for taking time to talk to us about why Living is so Big! I have never valued my life. Since you showed me how important life is, for the past few days I realized that it hasn't been the best. I am not doing well in school, I don't talk to my brother and I feel like my family does not love me.

Like you said, there is one person in this world that loves and cares for you. Yesterday I learned that living is the most beautiful thing in the world. As soon as I got home I talked to my family about why Living is so Big.

A first they looked at me like I was crazy. ...

If you are kind to others, others will be kind to you.

When doing things that you enjoy doing, your mood overall improves.

You can't always talk people out of their dark feelings; but you can plant a seed of positivity that may grow in the future. When the negative sentiment starts to subside just a little; they may remember what you said and be able to embrace it. On the other hand; if you tell them all the ways in which they're justified in being sad, angry, or betrayed; you're adding fuel to the fire.

Encourage them to simply accept their feelings in this moment; and switch into something more positive. In this way; you'll be sprinkling water on the flames; helping to gently douse them. You may also feel shy about reaching out to someone you don't know very well because you're uncomfortable with difficult feelings. Believe me; introducing or reintroducing yourself to someone and expressing sympathy can go a long way toward helping this person feel better. We can never really know what people want from us unless we ask. We may hesitate because we aren't sure; that if we expose our vulnerability; we'll actually help someone; but it's always worth the risk; to approach our fellow human beings.

Garry A. Ryan-Vision.