“The best things in life are free.”
Coco Chanel said it. Janet Jackson and the late Luther Van Dross sang about it. Debates continue to talk about it.
Some say there is a price to everything in life; that nothing can ever be enjoyed for free. We disagree. Some of the most valuable and meaningful things a person can enjoy in their lives do not always come with a price tag.
Family and Friends
Your family and friends are your most treasured possessions, so to speak. Sure, they may not be perfect and you may not have come from the ideal family, but at the end of the day, the people around you — both friends and family — have contributed to the person you are today. Your loved ones are worth more than any riches the world has to offer. They add value to your life and your person.
Hugs
Not one person in the world will ever say that a well-timed hug from the right person has never made them feel extra special. There’s nothing like a warm and sincere embrace to lift your spirit. Studies even say that a good hug can boost your heart and lower your blood pressure. Now, you have a couple more reasons to ask for and give out hugs.
Smiles
A smile is free and has been proven to lift spirits, whether you’re on the giving or receiving end. A study conducted in 2012 says that those who received smiles from complete strangers felt more socially connected. Smiling gives you a natural high as it releases endorphins that make you feel good regardless of what you’re going through.
Laughter
They say laughter is the best medicine, and it’s hard to refute that statement.
Case in point: When Superman actor Christopher Reeve met an untimely equestrian accident in 1995, actor and his good friend Robin Williams dressed up as a Russian proctologist with a thick accent and visited Reeve in his room. Williams then asked Reeve to turn around for his exam, leaving the latter confused until he realized it was his good pal.
Williams’ shenanigans that day made Reeve laugh and made him decide to fight and go on living. Never underestimate the power of a good laugh and its ability to make a difference.
Sleep
A good night’s sleep is more valuable than all the medicine and therapy in the world. Our bodies recharge and recuperate whenever we get some shuteye. A body deprived of a full night’s rest can suffer, which affects how it functions throughout the day. A good night’s sleep and its benefits should never be overrated.
Fun and Happy Memories
Material things and possessions come and go. Things get eaten by rust or termites and perish. One of the things that will remain, though, are good and fond memories. They can make you smile and feel warm. Think of a happy memory and let it replay in your mind, and see if it doesn’t bring a smile to your face and make you feel good.
Love
Jennifer Lopez sang that her love doesn’t cost a thing. The Beatles crooned that all you need is love. Truer words have never been spoken (or sung). Acceptance and love do a lot for our physical and emotional well-being.
When we feel loved, our immune system is stronger, our heart health is better, and our countenance is lighter. This is why finding love and holding on to it can help folks endure the challenges in life. We just feel better whenever we’re around people who love us unconditionally.
If you or a couple you know are going through hard times, it would be best to seek the counsel of a divorce lawyer. Utah has some of the best lawyers you can talk to. Have them tell you the repercussions of divorce and the damages it can do to your family. Exhaust all means at working things out before calling it quits. Love is known to endure all things and overcome all challenges.
Enjoy life and live it to the full even without spending too much. All you need to get through life are the priceless things that bring you joy and peace.
