Growing up, I would hear the question “Why does my life matter?” thrown around constantly. It seems as if it is difficult to find reasons why at times because it’s a mind-boggling question. However, at the same time, it isn’t because there are so many reasons why our lives matter, why all lives matter. It is all about the small things that you don’t even realize have a positive impact on your surroundings. That smile you gave to a stranger? It reminded them that there are good people in the world. You watered your plant? It allowed that plant to flourish and bring more life into your home. You don’t always have to find your purpose in life. You don’t always need to know what you’re doing. You just need to remember that whatever you are doing it is enough and that it makes the world a better place. All our lives matter because we have so many things to experience. Simple experiences such as going to the mall, traveling the world, laughing with your best friend, getting married, etc. Your life matters because you are something beautiful that was brought into the world. I matter because I want to help people and eventually start my own nonprofit organization. We all have our reasons to live and why we matter but when you are unable to find it, look at the smaller things.
