Not many people get the chance to experience life

Life is a privilege, not a right since not many individuals get this unique opportunity of being alive.

That’s because not many people get to experience this universe. Uncountable sperm cells lose the race, and you are the only one out of that large batch to experience life. This might sound funny to a lot of you, but think about it.

If you hadn’t been first, although you had no conscious control over it, then an entirely different person, with their consciousness would’ve lived instead of you. The ‘you’ that makes you unique, would not have existed.

That’s why you should be glad that you received the chance to even be aware of the fact that you’re alive.

Nevertheless, being hyper-aware of yourself and your surroundings can lead to a lot of problems. That’s why you should make it a point to control your mind and thoughts.

Life is short

Life is extremely short in the grand scheme of things. Sure, some argue that living for example 80 years is quite long, but concerning the universe, this is just a speck in time.

Since time is so short, it is also extremely valuable. That’s why you should use it wisely, and make sure not to waste it. Chase your dreams and achieve the goals that have a purpose, as those are the things that will make life worth living for you.

Tragic things happen

Tragic things happen all the time. Tragic events happen regularly due to sheer dumb luck. Some people lose their lower limbs in car accidents, never to experience the joy of being able to walk again.

Some people experience strokes, only to wake up being unable to talk for the rest of their lives. And for those very unfortunate, deaths happen all the time. Sometimes because of our own mistakes, and sometimes due to simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

You’re free to live your life the way you want to

Life is a gift, and it offers you the privilege to live and experience it entirely the way you want to. Do you want to be an entrepreneur? Options have never been more plentiful. Do you want to become a construction worker and find meaning out of making houses for other folks? Again, that’s perfectly reasonable to do.

Do you want to make money making YouTube videos or blogging and sitting behind a computer all day? That too can happen in this day and age.

The point is, never in history have there been more viable options to live our lives the way we want them to. Technology has improved and keeps evolving at an enormous rate. We have access to the internet, and this changes things into an entirely different ballgame. Moreover, life has never been safer, and thus, we have more free time to pursue things we enjoy instead of simply struggling to survive.

Life is easier and safer now, which means we can be who we are

Because life is much simpler and safer now, we’re free to be who we truly are. Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege to become who we want to become in this existence.

Before, when our very survival depended on the group we were with and our relationships with the members of our tribe, it was in our interest to make sure we were well-received by everyone. Even if that meant sacrificing parts of our individuality and who we truly are for the survival of the group, or simply to be liked and protected.

Today, life is much safer. We have law enforcement, we have rules that say we can’t harm others or be punished. And due to the easy access to basic needs such as a roof above our heads, food, and electricity, we have much less need for a group to survive. We aren’t constantly being attacked by other people, nor do we perpetually have to search for food and water, since we have access to stores all over the world.

This frees up valuable time that we can use to explore other options and skills. Think of becoming proficient and enjoying things such as hobbies, and learning other skills. Not to mention that we can pursue different career paths to earn money due to the rise of the internet such as becoming a vlogger, or a blogger.

Life doesn’t own you anything

Life doesn’t owe you anything. It isn’t fair, nor is it always rainbows and sunshine. It’s rough, and terrible things happen all the time. People get into accidents, and a lot of individuals die every day.

That’s also precisely why life is a privilege and not a right.

People like to think that life owns them something. That living life in a particular way should reward them. That’s our arrogance talking because life does not work that way. It does not have to give us anything, as it doesn’t owe us anything. Life is a miracle, that happens partly due to chance. And if you want something, then it’s up to you to go get it.

For example, just because you’re smart doesn’t mean that your boss is going to pay you more. You’re going to have to prove yourself and talk face to face why you should earn more money than your peers. Of course, you’ll have to present it in such a way that it’s clear that it is in their benefit as well. Good business means both sides are content.

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are

The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are, which means that you have the unparalleled capacity to be yourself. Nobody can take this away from you, since there’s only one distinctive you, just like everyone else is unique.

Becoming who you truly are is something very few get, and manage to do. Not only is it hard to develop yourself to that point, since it takes a lot of time, effort, and persistent work, but it’s also something few can accomplish. Thus, it is one of the greatest privileges to attain this incredible feat.