Signs of Living

Basically I stated that I strongly sense it is more 'awesome' to be consciously aware THAT we are living, than it is to live in any specific or special way. Earlier I stated that what appeals to me most about the practice of observing breathing, is to come to the realization THAT there is breathing going on. In its essence, this for me outweighs the excitement of any particular quality of it. Not disregarding the obvious fact of course that in general better breathing feels far superior to poorer breathing. And though I find it harder to notice, becoming aware THAT there is heart-activity, always impresses me more than peculiarities about it. In my mind this phenomenon truly applies to all bodily activities. Sensing THAT there are bodily activities is more stunning than any details about them. Sensing bodily activities is an astounding sign THAT we are living. Now, what if the same is applicable for emotions? THAT feeling an emotion, no matter which one, could be greeted as a welcome sign of living? How about THAT?