Traveling and seeing as much of nature and the planet as possible. As far as I can determine, that's the only reason it's there.
As far as travelling around the world on a huge aircraft- and then staying in a five-star resort where the room temp would be the 'comfortable' same, no matter if it was on the equator or arctic, I see no progress. If you see nothing of interest in your own neighbourhood, you may not see anything away. A few miles away, U of T were doing a dig, and I asked, what they were doing. He said, "There was a Huron village here." He showed me where the posts supporting the long house had been. The spots were black from the post decay.
@Diogenes Well, let's see, the last time I was in any kind of aircraft, large or small, was in 2009, and I have never stayed at a five-star resort. I have seen much of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East because I was living and/or working there for fifteen years. As for my neighborhood (Kentucky), I often hike in Red River Gorge (about 70 miles away) or the Indian Fort/Pinnacles trails (3 miles away), for example, and I am often out photographing flowers and the drystone walls that line the roads all over the nearby bluegrass area. So I see plenty of interest in my own area. I also see plenty of interest elsewhere.
@BikerDude50 Congrats! Way to go! I know a bit of Europe- but I would like to see a little more of other cultures. It has been about 15 years since I have been in Kentucky.
@BikerDude50 those walls have always amazed me to be standing after all this time and the wildflowers in KY are awesome. Been a while since I saw a ladyslipper
Opportunity makes life worth living. Vision makes life worth living.
Smart.
Sunshine
fresh air
My yard-trees, shrubs, grass, all the smells
Animals-squirrels, birds,
Hope
The future
The knowledge that I am setting an example of how to live for my children and grandchildren. It makes my day when they tell me they're proud of me for forging ahead.
Making a difference in the world, doing what I can to make it a better place.
My relationships with my hubby, son, and grandchildren. My friends near and far, good conversations, and of course my dog, my health, walks, (spring, summer, and fall. Not winter!) and lots of cuddling. This list is getting long. I agree with most of what was said before me.
Life in general. Tho I suffer from depression, & have had bad times, when I am thinking at all rationally I realize that we are incredibly lucky to be alive (think of the odds!) & wish to love, live & learn to the fullest. When I fail to do that is when I'm hardest on myself, but I live & grow & am still a work in progress.
All the songs i haven't heard. All the booze i haven't drank. All the drugs i haven't tried. All the books i haven't read. All the movies i haven't seen. All the guitars i havent strummed. All the places i haven't been to. Just everythingin general.
As an athiest i believe that since we don't have a heaven, we have nothing to die for but everything to live for
Every Time Someone Dies Makes Me Realize Life is Worth Living More and WIth So Much More To Do... So Many New Interesting People To Meet. Create Moments Worth Sharing and Do.
Curiosity and appetite for learning. Humor is a meaningful second place for me.
I usually just do things to keep focus off the things that bring me down, most just set goals and throw myself at em. Like right now its my college classes and working towards that goal to graduate, after that then the big goal will be finding work out west in a warmer place, after that itll be that job, and saving to go places. Till one day i become worm food naturally, hopefully with enough left, to help my kids build up their lives when i have kids. lol
Honestly video games take me out of reality when I feel hopeless and so it helps me forget what made me feel bad.