Take nothing for granted

“We never know the worth of water until the well is dry.” ~Thomas Fuller, English historian, 1608 – 1661

Here’s another interesting thought to consider during the season of Thanksgiving: The opposite of feeling grateful is taking someone or something for granted. Anything worth keeping needs our care and attention — because nothing on earth is truly guaranteed.

Look at everything you count on in your life right now. Are you taking any of it for granted?

At home, do you maintain and appreciate the things you own and rely on daily? On the job, do you try to enhance your value to the company or are you just putting in your time? Do you assume that your family relationships or close friendships are automatically secure and don’t need any special effort or attention?

If we neglect what we value, or live carelessly on old assumptions, we’ll eventually suffer the consequences of taking too much for granted. ~Cindy La Ferle