What are some experiences no person should ever live without?

I think an essential life experience is setting a goal, working really hard to get there, and then achieving it. The sense of satisfaction I receive every time I accomplish a goal is something I'll never get over. It's nice to know, too, that I worked for it and this is the fruit of my own hard labor.

Also, the experience of giving. Giving away something that has deep, connective meaning to you is a phenomenal experience, but you can also give a meal, or money, or a gift. It's strange how attached we get to items from this world and to help someone else out by providing for them with an object, a bit of happiness, or money makes you feel like a king, and it makes the receiver feel like someone really cares. I know, I've been on both ends before.

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