We want to go on living because we have things to look forward to, or because, overall, we find it enjoyable, interesting, or stimulating. Sometimes we want to go on living because there are things that we want to achieve, or people close to us whom we want to help.
幸运的是，对我们多数人而言，生命是种可贵的恩赐。我们因为有很多期望而要活下去，或者因为总的来讲，我们觉得生命有趣、刺激，是种享受。有时我们为自我实现想要活下去，或者为了给身边的人以帮助。贝内特是位曾祖母，如果她身体健康，她会希望看着下一代长大。