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 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 

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. 

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.

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.  

Yesterday I was fortunate to attend the birthday celebration of a friend. At first I felt out of place...I'm 76 and everyone else seemed so much younger. Then, after meeting Jesus and after he pointed out his beautiful son, Chris,  across the room, he immediately told me about his gratitude for his son just simply BEING...anywhere. I was filled with gratitude for my life and for my four beautiful children.

After a while, I start wondering why I am still around. Yesterday is a reminder that I can begin each day with the realization that "Life Is So Big". To the Agudo family, thank you for all that you do.

People shouldn't be black.  People shouldn't be female.  People shouldn't be fat.  People shouldn't be gay.  People shouldn't be poor.  People shouldn't be wealthy.  People shouldn't be Muslim.  People shouldn't be Republican.  I could go on forever about what you and I, as people, shouldn't be.

Where do we learn this?  It can't be innate.  Babies will smile at anyone, true little pink, toothless paragons of acceptance.  They don't care how old, fat, bald, conservative, and/or gay you are.  They're usually just so damned happy to see your face.  No, it is a legacy, something like a beautiful grandfather clock, lovingly passed from generation to generation, only not beautiful in any way.  It is something we teach our children, an heirloom seed of hatred passed down a long line.  Fortunately, the world is shifting.  A wave of acceptance is slowly changing the way we, as a whole, view our world and what we teach our children.

As parents, it is our responsibility to teach them that the only thing people shouldn't do is hurt themselves or one another, physically or emotionally.  Hitting and hating - they both hurt.  What people should do is be kind and compassionate.  Be honest and helpful.  Respect people, their ideas, their beliefs, their choices, and welcome them because of their differences, not in spite of them.  Keep an open heart, and sincerely seek joy for others.  And if you do hurt someone, and you will, be repentant.  And be forgiving of others when they hurt you.  Work together to enrich and improve the world around you, and whatever you do, do it with love.

Thank you for lending me your ear for a moment.  You can have it back now.  Except for you, Mr. Van Gogh.  I'm keeping yours.

*steps down from the soap box and heads to work*

Everything that happens, no matter what happens... Realize everything happens to you for a reason.  Never give up.

Because I was born...  I was born.  I have a heart-beat.  I can breathe.  I am here for a reason.  So I will continue to live my life.  I have to.

I am happy to be living my life because, when I really stop and think about it, to exist is a miracle. To be a conscious being living in a cosmos which at every scale is mysterious and awesome--and to be aware of it all--is a miracle beyond words. Who, realizing this, would not love and appreciate being alive?

There is much to do.  There is always much to do, it never ends.  That is why LISB.

I have worked hard.  I have put my sweat and tears into my work.  I have achieved so much.  All of my achievements are what make me happy.  I am so grateful.  Living is so big because all of my achievements are the things that show me I CAN do it!

The littlest things are what make Living so big.  I love to whistle!  I enjoy reading.  I really do love running.  Do you get what I mean?

L.I.S.B, a concept I came to know last month through Chris, who came into work and told me about it. I have to say, I love it~! The positive energy that the concept promotes helps me through everyday life, and that I tell friends and customers about. 

I recently decided to take a big step in my life and get outside of the box.  You know the quote, "Think outside the box."  Well I left the box and am feeling great! Living is so big, for me because now I see clearly.

I wake up and take a deep breath.  Wash up, get changed and then walk outside.  I see the mountain range, hear birds chirping, see butterfly's , bugs! insects, trees, leaves, deer.  I smell the dew on the grass.  I feel at peace.  This is why Living Is So Big! Because life is amazing.

A butterfly, a beautiful butterfly, no matter what color, flies around effortlessly, going with the flow.  I saw that today and it really relaxed me and made me feel like that.  To just go with the flow and realize that everything is going as it should be.  Life is grand and LIVING IS SO BIG, ALWAYSSS!!!!!!!

When you come to the realization that there is One Love, that we are all One, and every single one of us humans counts.... You will realize that Living Is So Big because we are all important and worth it.

We all have a story.  My story is one of overcoming many obstacles and achieving excellence, like the LISB book almost in a sense.  I was in the dark, then escaped it with my power and went into the Light!  Living is so big because I have people who are always there for me, whenever I need them.

I am reminded daily that Living Is So Big by waking up in the morning.  Taking a breath of air, breathing, getting up and walking, eating, drinking, seeing with my sight, hearing with my ears, etc.  Daily reminders we all get, we just need to remember to realize all of these gifts we have.

A new day is always available.  If I am feeling down, all I think about is that, a new day has yet to come.  Every day is a new day.

Free will.... Think about it, Living Is So Big because we as human-beings have free will which is what make us unique individuals.  Live the life you were given and make the right choices!

There is always a new chapter in life.  Living is so big because I am starting a new chapter in my life.  I have finally graduated college and am now moving on!

Living is so big because I said so.  Because it has it's ups and downs, but they are there to make us grow!  Living is so big because when you accomplish your goals, you are invincible ....

Things always turn out to be good.  In your favor and for your benefit.  Like a rainy day, then comes the rainbow.  So never give up because things always turn out to be in your favor.  Living is so big, always because of this.

I live to achieve peace and happiness.  I strive for a world to be in peace and to be happy.  I believe that day will come, soon.  I know that it is possible.

Living is so big for me because Peace and Happiness is what I strive for, and I know that the whole world will have it soon.

LIVING IS SO BIG! Peace & Happiness!

For me, Living Is So Big because I am LIVING THE LIFE!  Life is too precious to not live, so I live it everyday, no matter what challenges come my way.

Living is so big because I have the will to keep moving.  I have the will to keep living because I know life is worth the living. All day, everyday.  

Living is so big because I walk around and see people smiling.  I see people together talking.  I hear laughter, I feel good.  Living is so big because I know that what I see is obtainable for me. I feel like that and always will be.