These are the reasons.

Living is so big because I Live for the next adventure. I would miss it if I didn't. 

Dear YOU,

Life has begun to be unappreciated. Why?  Because, of all the clutter, distractions and more than ever, negativity that exists today.  My son fell into this negative cascade three years ago. It nearly cost him his life and this is just one person.  With 7 billion plus on this planet the shift of Life Appreciation is not in our favor. 

Over worked, stressed, depressed, addiction, technology, bills, basically today’s reality.  Many have forgotten to make the realization of what truly uplifts and satisfies oneself in today’s times. 

It’s never too late! Life can once again be appreciated. 

I write this so that you the reader can begin to make the realization.  Once you have, simply pay it forward as I am to you.

Best Regards.

Jesus Agudo

(Father of two sons)

Happiness is like a major ingredient in a recipe; in that; there's no substitute for it. It would be like making a batch of cookies and forgetting to put in the sugar; they just wouldn't taste right.

When you're full of joy; you want to help others experience it too. When you feel good; you're inspired to do good. Your own 'bliss' naturally flows outward from you and benefits others; just as you receive the positive emotions of others. Happiness connects you to others as you lift them up through sharing your joy; it's infectious.

When I figured out that my cheerful nature benefits others as well as me; I started to allow myself to act this way more often; making a conscious choice to create joy every day. Whenever I felt upset; I'd remind myself that joy is a far better, more powerful emotion, and I switched into feeling it. Then I would savor that feeling by appreciating and growing.

Garry A. Ryan-Vision.

I have literally met more than a hundred thousand people throughout my life and one thing I have concluded is that, we all have problems.  The many faces, personalities, people.....Everyone has problems, I see it in everyone.  Yet, no matter what problems you have, someone has it worse than you, and despite you having problems, you can overcome them and become the boss of your own life, as it should be.

Don't make excuses anymore.  Stop being negative (if you are) and be more positive.  It feels good (trust me) ...  Sure sometimes, we get down to a low point in our life, for whatever reason, but, what counts is recognizing where you are and getting back up and moving onward.  Why?  Because Living Is So Big.  And I'll leave it at that.  Don't be sad, you deserve to be happy, so do it! =)

I shut my weary eyelids as I lay down around 11 pm. Then my sight goes away as I enter into my dream world.  I think dreams are amazing.  That is why Living is so big for me.  I anticipate what dreams are to come when I go to sleep at night. -Cash

Living Is So Big for me because I am Loving life, Loving friends and most of all Loving family! Every one is here for a reason. Live life to it's fullest! Love my kids and hubby! Thanks for Loving me back and making me feel needed.

My name is Suz but many people know me as Fuzz Bomb. Everything I create , everything I touch and everyone I am blessed to meet ends up being far softer and more loving. I live through love. I speak love. I am love. And as my inner world becomes more loving, the outer world responds in kind.

My story is far longer than this space will allow. There have been so many circumstances that others have called negative, overwhelming, challenging and unfair. In the midst of dis-ease and pain, I have found a few simple truths that my heart prompts me to share. 

I do the best I can with what I have. And that is enough. Multiple Sclerosis has limited my energy. So I have learned to use the time I have to focus on love. I focus on what is in front of me and I choose to use my energy wisely. Love is never wasted. Even the most angry person is affected. It may not change their actions but my responses change my experience. Sometimes I am called to plant seeds that I am not to see grow. Planting loving thoughts is enough.

And one more thing for now... and this one I'm still working on accepting...

My name is Karen Tyrrell, Australian survivor of mental illness.

When I was a teacher, parents at my school harassed me every day until I could take no more. I screamed out with night terrors and became Manic. Police incarcerated me into a psychiatric hospital. I wrote ME & HER: A Memoir Of Madness and ME & HIM:A Guide to Recovery, sharing my recovery and wellness tips.

I'm now a full-time mental health advocate, author and speaker empowering others to live their happiest, healthiest and strongest lives.

Please checkout: Living Is So Big story on Karen Tyrrell's website

My reason for living is sangria. If i were not living, then i would not be able to consume the best alcoholic beverage in the world. Peace. :) #SP

-Alicia Feghhi 

HI... 

LISB because in ONE moment you are happy and then the other you are sad.   ONE moment you are smiling and the other you are crying.  Another you are breathing and then you may simply be not!!!!

Now, I have known Chris since the third grade and we used to always hanging out together.  No matter what was going on, he was always my Best friend.  After not seeing him for so many years, all of a sudden we reconnected after not talking to him after for 8 years or so.

I reached his website and read his story. I just realized that Living is sooooo huge!!!  After 8 years of Faith knowing that ONE Day we would see each other again. IT HAPPENED.  The Power of Faith leads US to magical happenings .... I'm thankful for still having my Best friend and Brother!!!!!

My family: a bunch of crazies. I love them dearly. I wouldn't be who I am today without them. I will always be eternally grateful for them. My happiness is because of them. They get me through the best and the worst times in my life. I can never thank them enough.

Chris, your story touched my heart. I lost my younger brother on Mother's Day-May 13th, 2001. His name was also Christopher. He died of kidney failure, a battle he fought from age 8 to 23. He was a real fighter right up until his last day at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. I learned the following from him and wanted to share it with you and your extended LISB Family on the Internet. 

Look inside and decide what you want to be. Life can be a challenge. At times, life can seem impossible. It's never easy when so much is...

We never really know what impact we have on the lives of others, especially with what we say and do or by not doing or saying anything. Sometimes being a good friend means listening without judgment. Other times it means speaking up when we notice something is not quite right. If we choose to treat others with kindness and compassion we will attract people who are also kind and compassionate. Most people just need to know that there is someone else who cares... about them. LISB!

I'm going to take action because I have a life to live.  I realize that Living Is So Big and by knowing that... I will not waste my precious seconds that I live.  I will take action and be the change I wish to see.

Today I finished a memoir for my school. I wrote about the moment I learned about my friend committing suicide and the moments after. It was really hard for me, but he inspires me. The life he lived, his faith in God, the happiness he gave me, and the friendship he shared to me.

The first night I met him we went and saw a movie together. The second night we went and sang karaoke with another couple. We got up to sing 'Eye of the Tiger.' Now that song is sacred to me. Now looking back  on the lyrics - they touch my heart. They read, "Risin' up, back on the street. Did my time, took my changes. Went the distance now I'm back on my feet. Just a man and his will to survive." Those memories just make me smile. He just makes me smile. He's such a great person. And I know more than anything I'll see him again. I just really, really miss him.

So writing my paper was kinda hard and I shed a few times thinking back on the pain and losing him. Even through I remembered the pain, I also remembered everything I have learned from Nathan and this whole new chapter in my life. I have learned that with friendship, with people coming together so many great things can come. That together we can make magic happen in this world. I ended my paper with the following.

"It will be one year on May 12, 2013 that I lost Nathan. That day will be hard. I will recall those tears and those pains. But most importantly I will remember the life that Nathan led. His friendship is remembered daily, our laughs, our jokes, the fun times – I remember those all the time. Nathan taught me to...

To get involved in this movement happening this month, goto: https://www.facebook.com/events/525914307461498/ 

APRIL is Life Appreciation month!

I just read a Note on your Facebook fan page. It's about being appreciative and drinking a glass of water is one of those Ahhh moments.  Never noticed it until now.  

I appreciate life and now water. lol   Thanks for such a simple reminder of what to appreciate. - Randy

I have my life, I can walk... everyone should be grateful just because of that.  I know people who can't walk, do not have legs, you get the point.  Anyways, LIVING IS SO BIG!  Always, my reason is because I can walk.  

I'm not a reflection of my clothes, shoes, hair, makeup, weight... These things do not declare who I am. They do not determine who I am. I'm just occupying my body for the mean time while I'm here on earth. My soul is what truly counts! My essence of who I am. My creativity of my soul to express who I am. It's about looking beyond the physical body and going deep into the soul, heart. When I look into someone's eyes I look at their essence of who they are. Never judge anyone by their appearance they are much more then what the eye sees. ? ....

Planet Earth.  What is "planet Earth?"  Well... a planet, number one.  Number two I'd have to say it is home for many.  Number three, a place where there are a vast array of beliefs and opinions.  Earth is the third planet from the sun and the only world so far known to the public to support an atmosphere with oxygen, oceans of liquid water on the surface and life.  It isn't a perfect sphere.  I mean, there is a lot to Earth and despite Humanity making mistakes throughout history, Earth still stays strong.