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I've been watching the people around me lately and, though it never really hit me before, people in general really do take so much for granted. I'm not talking about material goods so much as I am about the people around us.
It's simply easy to accept the presence of someone special as commonplace when they're "always there". We stop noticing the little things because they become the norm. It all seems to become less "special" with the passage of time, with the acceptance that it will always be as it is now. The smiles no one else comprehends, the meeting of eyes, the holding hands while walking, having doors held for you, having someone home for you at the end of the day and having it actually be "home" just because that someone's there. But what if they're not?
At the moment I would give nearly anything to be miffed that Paul wasn't here this weekend "as usual". Please, cherish and enjoy the time you have with those around you, especially those that you love. Each moment is a gift beyond measure that some don't have. Please, take notice of the little, everyday things - take advantage of the fact that you have the chance to do so. Posts: 1548 | Registered: Aug 2002
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It's SO easy to start taking things for granted, and then one day when things change, you wonder why you weren't more grateful/happy at the time.
Life and love are precious things, people! And it's easy to forget that sometimes. I wish I remembered more often. ::sigh::
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Like it or not, that happens when you get married. It is something you have to consciously fight to overcome. Doing fun things together (dates) and going out of your way to show your appreciation really helps. The payoff is a deepening of the relationship that only happens with time and nurture. It is a wonderful thing when you can reach those rewards.
It means a lot when you tell someone you love how much you appreciate them. That is one cool thing about having little children--they are so loving! They are always telling me how much they love me in all different sorts of ways. It helps me appreciate them more despite the trouble they make! Posts: 7050 | Registered: Feb 2004
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