Taurell, It is so true that people take things for granted. That is exactly the point of this exercise - to stop and really appreciate the good things going on in our lives. I see unhappiness in the youth who feel things are their right; when they don't get what they want, they get angry. It's much better to concentrate on blessings. You are fortunate to have been able to travel to other countries. There is nothing like spending time in another culture to make you examine, and quite often appreciate, your own. I have a friend from Thailand, and the life she had there was no picnic. We have so much here in the good old U.S. of A. and there is so much privilege we have become spoiled. The ones who realize that are the ones who share and create opportunities to help others - which increases everyone's happiness, including their own. Good insight in your blog.
Taurell,
It is so true that people take things for granted. That is exactly the point of this exercise - to stop and really appreciate the good things going on in our lives. I see unhappiness in the youth who feel things are their right; when they don't get what they want, they get angry. It's much better to concentrate on blessings. You are fortunate to have been able to travel to other countries. There is nothing like spending time in another culture to make you examine, and quite often appreciate, your own. I have a friend from Thailand, and the life she had there was no picnic. We have so much here in the good old U.S. of A. and there is so much privilege we have become spoiled. The ones who realize that are the ones who share and create opportunities to help others - which increases everyone's happiness, including their own. Good insight in your blog.