What does it mean to “be alive?”

Since the beginning of time, humans have been asking this question, but there has yet to be a definitive answer. Life is a series of moments, both big and small. Sometimes the small moments stick with us longer than the seemingly “big” ones—the in-between moments. Maybe you are walking down a street listening to music, and a song comes on that, in a flash, transports you to a different time, space, mood, and revives long-forgotten feelings. Or, you’re feeling disappointed because you think you have finished your cup of coffee, only to realize you still have half a mug, and this is the best part of your day. On the other hand, maybe it’s a big moment, and you’ve just climbed a mountain you dreamt of your whole life, won a medal or award, written a book, or found “true love.” All of these moments matter, and the sum of them = Life.

What makes you feel alive?