I understand why people want to believe in a god. Living life with the idea that there is nothing looking out for you other than yourself and those you trust is a scary thought.  To know that when people die, they aren’t going to a better place isn’t easy.  If you really look at life, it is stacked against you and is most definitely not what people consider fair.  

Because of all this, however, I cherish my fleeting time “here” even more.  Any single happy moment I can feel is a triumph over the potential chaos that could have been.  I know that I have achieved all that I have, cared for my family and friends as much as I can, and overcome some really f***ed up situations in my life.  And it was done not with the help of a supreme being, but by myself. 

Take a breath, and feel good about your life for once if you haven’t already.