Read: "I'd lived in so many bodies, but never one I loved like this. Never one that I craved in this way. Of course, this would be the one I'd have to give up. The irony made me laugh, and I concentrated on the feel of the air that popped in little bubbles from my chest and up through my throat. Laughter was like a fresh breeze-it cleaned its way through the body, making everything feel good. Did other species have such a simple healer? I couldn't remeber one."
The Host
Ponder: Ok, so this is an expert from a science fiction novel and you're probably wondering how on earth I can relate it to real life. But....think about it. How often do we take the miracle of our bodies for granted? How often do we forget to laugh just because it feels good? The point of view the character from this book (an alien in a human body ;P) offers is very different. They dwell on the simple parts of being human; the smells, the colors, the emotions, the relationships, the laughter!
Pursue: In this small exerpt from a sci fi novel, I've discovered the first step to a happy life. Take a step back and appreciate the miracle you are. Stretch your arms, wiggle your toes, run a lap and feel the heat course through you muscles, laugh just to feel the air escape. Be grateful that you are you and that you don't have to worry about a strange alien infestation stealing our planet and taking over your mind. :) It's the little things that bring us the most happiness.
P.S. I recomend this book to EVERYONE! It's "science fiction for people who don't do science fiction" and it's amazing :)
SHELLY!!! I would really like to read this book reading that quote you had from it just makes it sound like a good read! And I totally get what your saying about taking the little things for granted. AHHH your amazing lol.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book. I thought is took a different look at the "soul" and a different application of that gift that is given to all of us.
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