Tuesdays' Two Cents: Ode to What I Take for Granted

 My shower was warm, the towel was fresh. I had soap and shampoo.  My hairdryer worked as it should.  My hairbrush was sitting right where I left it.  I could choose clothing appropriate for the weather.  I exercised without difficulty, I took a walk without giving the ability to do so a second thought.  I did it for health, not for necessity.  I enjoyed a warm cup of coffee and cold glass of orange juice.  I ate vanilla yogurt with dried cranberries, it was all right there in the frig and cupboard.  The sun was shining, the palm trees swayed and filled with air with swishing sounds. People smile at me while I walked, and I smiled back.  Nothing hurt me.  My body worked easily and carried me where I wanted to go.   I saw a closet with fabric and threads, needles and paints too.  I could create whatever I wanted.  Or, I could read, or listen to music.  I could hear from friends online, and or read interesting articles there too.  I could contact anyone I wanted to by telephone.   Yes, just another ordinary day, full of routine activities that I seldom notice.  I take them for granted.  I think this falls under "things to be grateful for".  For some reason today it hit me while walking that I usually describe these things as ordinary, and for me I suppose they are.  I can imagine those for whom this would not be ordinary.  Some could not take that walk, or enjoy that shower.  Some without something to eat.  I don't know why these thoughts came to me today, but I guess I was due for a reality check about life.  So, I've taken a step back and posted about it.  As we all know, it's the little things, not the big events of celebrations.  I hope I remember that more. 

Comments

[Chris Predd]

thanks, Christine. Im always happy when what I write rings true with another person. Good recovery for your Dad!

[Christine Scholz]

Thanks so much for this post, Chris. While I was reading this, I was appreciating all these "little things" right along with you. When my Dad came home after being in the hospital for 18 days, what he wanted most was a shower. It is really all the little things in our lives that are most important. I hope I can remember that more often too.

[Chris Predd]

thanks, Janice, I like that quote as well.

[Janice P-D]

You are so smart Chris! One of my favorite quotes goes along with this: We don't remember days, we remember moments.