When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. Gilbert K. Chesterton

What are you taking for granted in your day today?

Some of the simplest creature comforts in your everyday life didn’t exist a hundred years ago, even for the wealthiest people.

Central air and heat

Computers and the Internet

Indoor plumbing

Modern mattresses

Refrigeration

Running water

Stoves that work with a press of a button

Unlimited electricity

Individuals spent countless hours building and developing these things, and now you can experience all of these modern-day miracles before you even leave your home.

You also have

Community

Family and friends

Health

And then you have life itself.

Your ability to take long deep breaths of abundant clean air that your body processes without ever having to think about it.

Even if you only think about all the beauty and miracles you experience within the first hour of your day, you might be surprised at how much you’ve been taking for granted.

Stop for a moment today, and think about all you take for granted. It might just remind you how fortunate you really are.

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