Hello world,

It is hard to hold a positive attitude today when all you hear is news of devastation. I am referring to the 298 people killed during the downing of the MH17, and the 68 Palestinians killed, along with destruction of over 20000 houses in the region.

All those people, the large portion of children who haven't yet seen the world and experienced its ups and downs, all the people looking forward to a future event, perhaps a family union or job prospect. All these people had lives, and due to stupid conflicts between nations, they have vanished.

And there I was, sitting on a chair in the warmth and comfort of my home and family.

If this is not a lesson on being grateful, I don't know what is. Just please, remember the fact that there are people out there, in so many places, in dire situations, unsure of their fates in this world. The big picture consisting of poverty, war, terrorism, global warming, homelessness, habitat destruction, depression and more!

I do not know where I am going with this point, but let me revisit the gratitude thing.
Our lives are what many people pray for daily. If we can take the time out of our day, to drop a few coins in the charity cup, to smile at strangers, to preserve our health and well-being, we can all slowly but rightly so, reduce these problems.

Enjoy your life, make the most of it, love people, chase your passion! I'm sure these words would've been the final of the lost souls.

I end with a quote,
'Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time'- Lyndon B.Johnson