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The Improbable Miracle of Our Existence: Why We Should Treasure Our Chance at Life
21st March 2023
In today’s society, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine of life and forget to appreciate the small things. However, it’s important to take a step back and realize just how rare and valuable our existence truly is. As Machine Gun Kelly once said, “If death was a person, they’d be so mad at how many times they lost us.”
When we look at the statistics, the probability of our existence seems almost impossible. The genetic possibilities for a human being are nearly infinite, and when you consider the number of people who have existed throughout history, the likelihood of our specific genetic combination coming together is incredibly slim. Yet, here we are, living and breathing and experiencing the world around us.
It’s important to recognize just how special our existence is. We have the ability to create and connect with others, to impact the world in ways both big and small. Our lives are filled with beauty and wonder, and we should cherish every moment we have.
However, it’s easy to forget this amidst the stresses and challenges of everyday life. We can become bogged down by our problems, losing sight of the incredible gift that is our existence. But by taking the time to appreciate our lives and…