I often see people taking things for granted in everyday life or moan a lot about in everyday life. I think if people keep these things in perspective
we would be wiser to ourselves and to eachother, so thought of sharing this with you all:
Things we should never take for granted:
1. We have a decent home to live in and a nice comfortable bed to sleep in.
Some people don't even have a blanket or mat to lay on while they sleep. Some live in infested and degrading locations.
2. We have our choice of foods to eat and still make a fuss
Some people eat food from the garbage cans, some of which has already gotten musty and stale.
3. We have our hands, legs, and all parts of our body perfectly normal - yet we keep complaining about how our hands and legs hurt if someone asks for
help
There are so many people who have either by accident or by birth no proper limbs or even paralysis, yet they come forward to help whenever they
can.
4. We have enough money to buy our basic needs and save some, yet keep complaining about not having enough and that giving to charity would be near to
impossible.
I have known of quite a few people who do end up giving every last bit of their savings just so that someone else may eat or have a decent
education.
5. So often, we take education for granted.not wishing to study further.
There are so many poor children who desire the knowledge and learning from school and can't even afford it. Think about it, we have so many
illiterate children and adults all around us. There have been instances where these children yearn to see even torn and dog eared story books.
6. We complain we don't have enough clothes, when most of us have at least a 2 door wardrobe.
Some people have torn and dirty clothes (actually rags) on their feet and body. Why not donate some of your used and old clothes, if you don't need
them any more. It would help protect themselves against the weather.
7. We often complain about our children to others about them not being the best of the best.
Some people don't even have any children and wish so much for at least one. More often than not, I have seen so many mothers with special needs
children who are extremely happy and understanding of their children, regardless of the challenges and hardships they've had to face. Learn to
appreciate what your children are, no matter what.
8. Most of us wish for the latest cell phone or bigger TVs, media players, etc..
Some people don't even have that option, even in today's world, they don't know what a TV is, let alone a projector or your media players and DVD
players. Think about it, are these really necessary to be King sized...
9. Our parents and family are one of the few things we take for granted - we always expect them to support us even after all the ridicule and
humiliation we put them through.
Think about the children in the orphanages, children being abused and children whose parents have divorced or just left them high and dry. They long
so much for a systematic and functional family who loves them unconditionally.
10. And last but not least, we mostly ignore or ill treat our pets, considering they will remain with us.
Do remember most pets, especially cats and dogs, have a relatively shorter life span when compared to us and to return for their loyalty we owe it to
them to keep them happy and healthy and give them the best life possible while they are around.
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Acknowledged as a supposition.
I take none of these for granted.
Yes, I have a home, clothing, food, family, and all the rest.
I also know how fragile it is, and in a moment it could all be lost.
Treasure the day, but don`t covet.
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One thing that should never be taken for granted is trust.
It can take a long time to gain it and only seconds to lose. It is often undervalued and yet means so much. To trust and be trusted is almost as
valuable as love, which also should never be taken for granted.
Love is a beautiful gift that shouldn't be abused. or taken for granted...ever
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Originally posted by tribewilder
One thing that should never be taken for granted is trust.
Very true. 
Trust is earned through actions and deeds.
Once betrayed you can`t ever get it back the way it was.
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Mobility. Never take it for granted.
I hurt my back last year and it took me 25 minutes just to get vertical in the morning.
I damaged it lifting a trailer full of sand onto a concrete block to support it, and all plans for work and everyday life went to pot with a
"crack".
It healed eventually but I'm VERY careful now.
As I live alone in the middle of nowhere these kind of events can make life scary.
When I was replacing my roof, I had a telephone nearby where I might fall if something went wrong. Manhandling 6 meter beams up a ladder for the ridge
was interesting. LOTS of planning.
Be safe people. 
[edit on 6/2/2010 by nerbot]
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This is one of the BEST threads ever, IMO.
People take for granted ALL these things, daily.
Society is taking life for granted in exchange for the "dollar".
Is ashame what kids are taking for granted just by "fitting in".
But, I guess at the teen-age, everything is taken for granted.
I wish more people would actually do these things rather than read them and agree.
Great thread!
*S&F*
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Friends...
because you never know, when they might not be around anymore...
- JC
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