It's far too easy to get carried away with negativity.

So much can happen (or not happen) within our own lives that may disappoint or anger us. There is so much happening in the world that may frustrate us or hurt us. Opposing opinions and diverse experiences continue to pull us farther and farther apart.

But, all in all, this is humanity. One cannot be forced to think or feel the same way as another, and we are not the same; but we are all human. It is our diversity of opinion and expression that makes humanity great. Yet, regardless of the person, there are little moments in life that we all know. They are the simplest, but nonetheless most beautiful moments life has to offer. It is within these moments that we find the peace, love, and positivity that make life absolutely worth it. It is within these moments that we realize we are more together than we are apart, more alike than we are different.

1. How a smell can make you remember a place so vividly that you feel as if you’re physically there.

2. When a song gives you chills (especially when seeing it live).

3. When you have a heart-to-heart with someone.

4. When you finally get to a hiking destination and see the view for the first time.

5. That wonderful feeling you get when you’ve made someone else’s day, whether through a compliment or an act of kindness.

6. When you smile because you suddenly have a happy, funny, or loving memory of someone you miss.

7. Going on a spontaneous adventure.

8. When you receive a real, hand-written letter from someone.

9. When you make someone else laugh really, really hard.

10. When someone else makes you laugh really, really hard.

11. When you first get into a freshly made bed of newly clean sheets.

12. That sigh of relief when something you were so worried about turns out to be perfectly okay.

13. Cuddling up by a fire after being out in the snow.

14. When the first twist happens in the book you’re reading that gets you absolutely hooked.

15. Statements or gestures of affection that seem out-of-the-blue.

16. When it rains for the first time after weeks of heat and sun.

17. That moment you realize you’re falling in love.

18. Getting a job or promotion you really, really wanted.

19. Seeing an old friend after a long time apart.

20. Enjoying doing something you love, but doing it alone.

21. Reaching a goal or achievement you’ve spent years working toward.

22. Doing something others said you couldn’t do.

23. When people get so into talking about something they’re really passionate about, even if it's annoying sometimes.

24. Forgetting to check your phone all day because you’re too in love with the present moment.

25. That feeling after a fantastic, healthy workout.

26. When you’re randomly overcome with bittersweet emotion and really let yourself feel it.

27. When someone gives you butterflies in your stomach.

28. When someone appreciates your advice.

29. Falling asleep in your love's arms.

30. Returning home from very long travels.

31. Dancing in the car to your favorite tunes.

32. Coming across old photos or memorabilia.

33. When you first meet someone and the two of you “click” immediately.

34. When you can’t get someone out of your head.

35. The moments that you think back on your life so far and realize how much you’ve grown.

36. The moments when you’re really scared and really excited at the same time.

37. When you feel particularly in love with yourself.

38. Spending time in nature.

39. Becoming so close to someone that both your personal boundaries, both physically and emotionally, begin to dissipate.

40. Moments you feel endlessly grateful for who you have, what you have, and who you are.

No matter the person, where they’re from, or what they look like; most, if not all of these moments matter as much in their lives as they do in yours. It is within these moments that we find connection both to others and within ourselves. It is these moments that truly matter, and that demonstrate how similar we are within and across generations, populations, and borders. Appreciate them, feel them, and love them endlessly.