True Values of Life

Anything that grows and has a metabolism of its own is considered to be living. Humans, animals, insects, microbes, plants, all are living. There is life in abundance on the planet, but what matters is the quality of it. The quality of life is characteristically identified by various senses as we will know in this essay.

True Values of Life

We are surrounded by various kinds of lives around us. There are billions of other species including plants, animals, insects, birds, amphibians, etc. Each and every life, no matter how minuscule it is, is important, having its own value and contributes to the ecosystem in its own way. But, human life is considered more valuable than others, because of some distinct qualities that add value to existence.

To understand the true worth of human existence we should look at life from a different perspective, other than just eating, working, and living. The true value of life lies in protecting others and helping them. Fortunately, humans are gifted with exceptional intellect and brain along with dexterity, like no other creature on the planet. Only humans have the ability to help each other as well as other living creatures, in times of need. This is the greatest value that human life holds.

In other words, the true value of life lies in how much value does it holds for others. Consider the example of a tree that has been sheltering way farers from sun and rain for decades. The life of that tree is certainly valuable. Similarly, our life also gains more value if it is spent like the tree, in the service of others and spreading love and care.

How to Add Value to Life?

Now that we know what the true worth of life is, we will now discuss the changes that we could adopt to make our lives more valuable. Adding value to life is nothing but a change of attitude – you just have to change the way you look at others and perceive things. Below are some changes that you can adopt to add value to your life.

• Become an Extrovert

Don’t just keep up to yourself, rather reach out to others. Connect with them and know their problems, aspirations, etc. Talk to your neighbors and socialize. The more you socialize the more value will be added to your existence.

• Give Respect

Another way to make your life more valuable is to give respect to everyone - young or old, rich or poor, strong or weak. When you treat everyone with respect, you will not only make your life worth for them but also earn respect from others.

• Be Considerate and Supportive

You should always be considerate towards the suffering and needs of others; not only humans but animals as well. Help them, support them, and be compassionate towards their problems.

• Value Other Lives as Well

The more you value other lives, the more value will be added to your own. It is a give and take relationship. From other lives I mean, all other life forms including humans, animals, plants, birds, etc.

• Become Courageous

A courageous person can stand up and speak up for his own life and others’ as well. On the contrary, lack of courage means a life spend in despair and fear. Such a life will have no value for itself or for others.

The definition of life is very vast and may differ from person to person, but the bottom line is that – ‘life must not be judged on how long it is, but on how valuable it is’.