Al-Kindi

What do you need for life?

What do you need for life? An interesting question indeed! I have thought long and hard about this, and I must say I have come up with a rather interesting answer. You need the basics, of course – food, water, clothing, and shelter – but more than that, you need a sense of purpose and joy. You need to have a reason to get up in the morning and a reason to smile. You need to have friends, family, and a community to call your own. You need to have something to do, something to strive for, and something to believe in. You need to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow as a person. You need to laugh, to love, and to live. You need to be kind to others and to yourself. You need to be open to learning new things and to exploring the world around you. You need to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished. In short, you need the strength to face life’s challenges, the courage to take risks, and the wisdom to make the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones. That is what you need for life.