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★ What are some things we should avoid taking for granted? ★

User Profile: ASilentObserver
ASilentObserver October 28th, 2017

Hello Mindful Pals!!! blush

Hopefully all is well at your end.

So, today I am here with a thought to share with you.

We all have this habit of taking things for granted. As humans we tend to do so. But, not all things are for granted. Things could change, can be modified or fade away with the time?

So, my question to everyone is:

"What are some of the small things that we generally take for granted but one shouldn't?"

What do you think? Share with us below.

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User Profile: calmSun91
calmSun91 October 28th, 2017

When we are blessed with good health we can take this for granted. I am reminded most days on 7 cups that not everyone has this good fortune. I intend to ensure that my health is not taken for granted by doing the following;

eat well - good wholesome fuel for my body,

exercise - even just a gentle walk each day,

and sleep - precious sleep to allow my body to refresh, repair and serve me well again the next day.

User Profile: Silverrose25
Silverrose25 October 28th, 2017

Time and health

User Profile: blissedNblessed
blissedNblessed October 28th, 2017

breathing ( asthma sucks)

walking ( broke my ankle 2x)

speaking

being able to type

7 cups

having a place to live

having a place to sleep

having enough money to pay bils and needs

electricity

freedom

joy ( depression robs us of that)

concentration

ability to read

ability to write

cell phones

internet

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User Profile: kindSoul10
kindSoul10 November 11th, 2017

@blissedNblessed water, a glass, a shower, silence, ...

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User Profile: RumpleSteeleSkin
RumpleSteeleSkin October 28th, 2017

@ASilentObserver

HIya there Silent thank you for this today. As I have been thinking on looking-sounding ungrateful. Yes we all do it, weather we know it or not-WE DO IT. It's alright tho, and can definately be more observed to change this. But I guess what I see more and more is many not being grateful for peoples time and dedication.....

User Profile: TeenyTinyAppy
TeenyTinyAppy October 28th, 2017

The ability to do basic needs such as brush teeth, shower, eat, hydrate, file nails, daily chores and so forth. I used to take those for granted until I hit a point in my life that I was unable to do them for a time.

User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 October 30th, 2017

drinking clean water

not having to wear a mask to breathe because the air is too polluted

having electricity or gas to cook

being able to walk without that our feet hurt

User Profile: calmSoul60
calmSoul60 October 30th, 2017

@ASilentObserver

I'd say mostly I always take myself for granted. I care for others while im not caring for myself at all.

User Profile: soulsings
soulsings November 1st, 2017

@ASilentObserver it is too easy to take people close to us for granted. We can find out too late when they are gone that we could have appreciated them more.

User Profile: ASilentObserver
ASilentObserver OP November 3rd, 2017

Loved to hear those lovely inputs from you. So, it seems like we all tend to take some or other things for granted. Whether people, oneself, nature, or anything.

So, probably we could pause for a minute, think about it and try to embrace and value them??

What do you think?

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings November 6th, 2017

@ASilentObserver gratitude for what we have is a great way to celebrate life.

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User Profile: Pedro4TheWin1992
Pedro4TheWin1992 November 15th, 2017

- Tomorrow

- Health

- Financial stability

- Our home

- Having food on a plate

- Our luxuries