These are the reasons.

Dear Jesus and Christopher

Thank you for coming to our class. My favorite part was when I read one of the Eight Living Realization cards called "Family." For me, family is the most important thing in my life.

One thing you don't know is that I am an Aunt. At first I really didn't like having a nephew because I am a jelouse girl. I thought that they would pay more attention to him, but they really haven't. They do a bit, but also pay attention to the both of us. I learned alot and when I got home I realized I have a blessing that is my nephew. <3 ...

Common sense is like breathing. The more you do it, the easier it gets. After all, it is a natural state of being and is habit due to the necessity of your lungs. Common sense is breathing, so when you must come down to a final decision, utilize common sense, it is easy........just like breathing. To go against common sense is equivalent to holding your breath... No body wants to suffocate. Just breathe.

The reason I live my life so big is for my husband who loves me, supports me, and makes me the happiest girl ever.

Back in April of 2010 my life has changed 100%. At that moment I knew I had to find the courage and strength to go forward and I found it within me, it was lying dormant within me.

When life gives us trials and tribulations in our darkest moments in our lives that is the time when we must know that we are strong to pass all of it with flying stars. Giving ourselves the motivation to keep moving no matter haht. Like my son Chris always says... "What doesn't kill you will make you stronger" What wisom from such a beautiful soul. That's why Living Is So Big to me.

Can you hear it? Can you feel it? Listen and Be Still, then you will hear and feel it. It's those moments in life when we must stop what we are doing and just BE. We will get messages.

No matter what, it's important to do what you love. Investing your time and energy into a passion, desire, talent always makes the heart sing.

The Formula for Life's Dream: (T+E)*PCX=LiDr

Time plus Energy multiplied by Passion, Commitment, Execution equals Life's Dream

Follow the calculation of the formula and you too can achieve Life's Dream. It all begins with time. No matter how busy you may seem, time is always present. Do not dare say that you have "no time!" Saying it allows you to not achieve the Life's Dream. Also, be aware of the energy you use and wisely apply it with that precious moment called time. Time and Energy will be the beginning of any start.

After we make the time and energy available, Passion is a must! We need to acknowledge what we desire, what we want to have. The problem with passion is that most do not recognize it or realize that it is right there on their mind. It's the many thoughts of desire, of achieving and wanting something simple or great. It's the one thought that can make Life's Dream into a reality. Yet, many will think of other thoughts to do instead and miss out. Yes, the clutter and distraction has victory and your Life's Dream has been defeated.

However, If you do not allow clutter and distraction to deter you from achieving Life's Dream, it simply means that you have taken the next step. The next step of the formula called "Commitment." You have decided that this passion must be done and that it is part of what you want to accomplish. Yes, I will do this! I want this! It sounds fantastic. Doesn't it? Yet, this combination alone will not allow you to achieve Life's Dream. The final element of the formula is the most crucial. This will define the moment of who you are and what you want to accomplish.

The final piece of the formula is the following through, the Execution! Most will never complete this part. So close, yet never completed. Is it due to laziness, clutter, distraction or just not knowing how to? Whatever reason you can come up with, it will not change the fact that you fell short. You must act on the rest of the formula! You are allocating the "Time and Energy," thought of what you want or desire, "Passion!" You have the "Commitment" of getting it done and that you will do this. Then lastly, you do follow through and "Execute" on this to achieve your "Life's Dream" formula. Congratulations!!!!

Now, you may have been wondering what in the world is Life's Dream formula. I see the formula and understand its calculations. But what is it exactly?

The end result of the “Life’s Dream” is an uplifting and satisfying moment of accomplishment. It varies from some small thought or a grand thought. No matter what the thought may be, you accomplished it!!! Maybe it's a goal or even becoming successful in business. From this moment on, start living life's Dream.

Dear LISB Family

I am a Freshman and you came to talk to us. After hearing you speak, you have inspired me start helping people out. The speech you made about "Living Is So Big" was amazing.

When you started talking about LISB, your started to give many reasons why life is worth living for. LISB has taught me to never give up on life and that there are many things in life you should live for. Life is worth living for and I should never give up. ...

Dear Iliana, Jesus & Christopher

First of all, I would like to thank you for giving up some of your time to come to our class to talk about "Living Is So Big." I was in the 10th period class, which was at the end of the of day. Let me say that your presentation was the BEST! Your story really inspired me to do better in life. It also inspired me to help out my friends who need help the most.

The wristband I received, I gave it away to my own Father. He kept talking about how my Grandmother is sick, how he is constantly in pain and he didn't feel like living anymore. ...

I gave him my wristband and then had a long emotional talk with him about life and your presentation. He told me that because of me and my wristband, that he has a reason to live.

Just knowing and realizing that my Mom and Dad love me more than the world. Even though they don't always express it.  But, when they do, it is very clear! 

They tell me that one day I will understand what it feels like after having my own child.  Until then I can only imagine.  I love my family!

Dear LISB Family,

I'm a girl that had a story of the past that I never wanted anyone to know.  Back in elementary school I used to be a nervous, unpopular, ugly and insecure girl that didn't have many friends.  Then, I met the most popular girl in elementary school that considered her my sister.   For me it was big because she actually wanted to be my best friend.

Soon, I went to middle school where my whole attitude changed because of my other friend.   This friend introduced me to a gang and cut-parties.  I joined the gang in the 7th grade. Imagine, a 7th grader in a gang full of violence.  Later on I became my friend's enemy.  She felt bigger and cooler than me, so I started realizing that she was only treating me as her pet.

After that moment, I lost my unpopular mode to a cool gang leader for middle school.  She and I fought twice and because of her I also lost my innocent shyness.  I now became a girl going to cut-parties and doing bad in school.  Little by little I became a girl who did not accept attitude from any one and I demanded respect!

My mom no longer trusted me, my dad was solid to me, my brothers bothered me and I did not have many friends because of my life style.  Something CHANGED! ...

Dear Living Is So Big

I thank you for coming to our school and giving us all of the positive affirmations. Thank you for the wristbands and gratitude rocks. Every time I'm passing through a bad time I'm going to look at my wristband and make the rest of the day good.

Yesterday, I was passing through a bad time because I wanted to go somewhere and couldn't. But, I still tried to have a good time. I would have NEVER tried to make it better if you guys never gave me the wristband. I thank you guys because you never gave up! I hope you keep going and never quit. ...

Dear Jesus and Christopher

Thank you for coming to our classroom. We all appreciated it. The part I liked the best was when you guys were talking about how your son was really depressed and you helped him out. It amazed me how positive quotes or comments can change somebody's perspective in how the see life.

The way you were talking to us and the things you said made me realize a lot. I've been...

Dear Jesus and Christopher

Thank you for coming to our class the other day. You guys have changed my life around. I used to be depressed, stressed and unhappy every day. Ever since you guys came, you have inspired me. Just because I thought of you guys, I saved two of my close friends from killing themselves. It hurt a lot when they told me they wanted to end their lives. But, I stopped them from doing that. I am so glad. I feel like a brave teen. Although, I did have thoughts of ending my life as well. I starved myself and stayed in my room lying down. My heart felt abandoned, I was confused. But, I didn't have the right to be sad because LIVING IS SO BIG! That's the first thing that popped up in my mind.

What I love about you guys is that you motivate people. ...

Living Is So Big because kindness still exists in the world.

When an act of kindness occurs both parts release a chemical in the brain making them feel good.

Living Is So Big because I am Alive, Healthy, Loved and Blessed.

Dear Jesus and Christopher

Thank you for coming to our class. I learned to value life and to always look for positive things in life. One week ago, me and my girlfriend had a fight. She has been my best friend. I was mad and said bad things. She became sad due to the bad things we argued about. We argued because of what her friends said about me.

We both were best friends for five months and now that we argued and faught because of her friends, it made me sad. I felt depressed and didn't want to do anything. I just wanted to sleep and hear music.

Then you and your son came and showed me that life has many values. That I have other people that care about me and want me to be with them. ...

We all need to let the light shine in more than half the times of your life!

To imagine is to create, because everything ever created was first imagined in the mind.

One must be able to avoid the clutter and distraction, to achieve the true Appreciation of your Life.

Living Life is too short. Let's not make it complicated and enjoy it now!