While things are looking bleak, it’s healthy to remind ourselves about and be grateful for the things we do have. Blog writer Sara shares  her top three gratitudes.

By Sara Habibipour

Gratitude #1: The Unknown

Imagine a world where you already knew everything. It might sound nice to know all of the answers to the universe’s biggest questions, but where would the fun be? As much as I hate being unaware of what’s going to happen, I can’t imagine a world without burning questions. Having no questions would mean no staring at the ceiling for hours–wondering why time flows in one direction, wondering how to cure cancer, wondering if there’s life on other planets. 

If we knew everything, there would be no debate; there would be no need for opinion. That sounds absolutely BORING to me. I’m grateful for the unknown because it encourages us to use our human ability to ask questions, and it fosters our curiosity. It allows us to find what we’re passionate about and spend our life seeking answers. The unknown allows us to live the questions rather than already know them. 

Gratitude #2: When you laugh so hard you start crying 

This is perhaps my favorite feeling in the world. And, oftentimes, it’s a result of me laughing at myself! To me, it’s just refreshing to laugh until I start crying, especially with others. Laughter truly is the best medicine.

Gratitude #3: Dancing

As someone who’s been training in dance for thirteen years, my list of things I’m grateful for wouldn’t be complete without “Dance.” To me, dance provides an escape from the stresses of school and allows me to express an artistic side of myself that I don’t often express during the school day. And, as someone who tends to obsess over details, dance and ballet allow me to focus those tendencies on something I enjoy. 

I urge you all to dance more. For some reason society seems to find dancing (especially dancing in public) embarrassing. Forget that: turn on your favorite music and allow your body to move. Allow yourself to be free. Freedom is a very handsome thing to wear. Dance can allow you to have an outlet of expression (even if you say you’re not good at it). Dance, and be grateful for dance. 

What are you grateful for? Editor: Evan Spry