Last week the power went out, only in the back half of my house. I couldn't turn on my lights or TV in my bedroom, and didn't have light in my bathroom either. I had to plug in an extension chord and use lamps in my bathroom and bedroom to be able to see at all in those rooms.
After about a day, having to plug/unplug the lamps and extension chord became very annoying. I realized in my frustration that I take so many things for granted, even things as simple as being able to turn on a light with just the flip of a switch.
This got me thinking...why do we take so many things, and people, in our lives for granted? I guess because it's easy. When something or someone is around consistently, it becomes a "given," and is expected. I think it's sad that we oftentimes have to lose something or someone in order to be fully appreciative of it or of them.
Now that my power has been restored (thank you Chris the electrician!), I don't take for granted the ease of flipping a switch when I enter a room. But I wonder, how long will it take before it becomes commonplace again, before I forget what it was like without it? Something to think about I think.
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This post was highlighted in the January 28 edition of Gratitude Watch.
Thank you for promoting the value of gratitude.
Um...I don't mean to sound rude, but isn't this kind of obvious? Of course we take the commonplace for granted. That's how we know the difference between the commonplace and the rare. Also, does being deeply thankful really enhance your enjoyment of electric light? I submit it doesn't...
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