What Do We Take for Granted in Life, and What Should We Always Appreciate?

[killamch89]

We often overlook the simple things in life until they’re gone. What are some aspects of life that we tend to take for granted? And what are the things we should make an effort to always appreciate?

[The Blackangel]

The one you love. We often get into a rut and so used to waking up next to them that we just take for granted that they will always be there.

[killamch89]

3 hours ago, The Blackangel said:

The one you love. We often get into a rut and so used to waking up next to them that we just take for granted that they will always be there.

That's true for both your partner and your pets. Life is such an unpredictable thing that they'll be here today and may be gone tomorrow so we should always cherish them.

[The Blackangel]

I still cry about my dog Lady. We had to put her down a year and a half ago, and I have worn a vial on a chain around my neck with her ashes, blood, and hair in it. I never take it off for any reason. I even had @Rain Dew take a pair of pliers and clamp the latch to a point that it can't be opened. I'm 42 right now, but if I live to 84 I'll still have this vial around my neck.