Talking to a friend today, I asked him why the bandage on his
arm, and he said, “Bill, I’ve spent 30 years in a wheelchair, and after 30
years with my arm hitting the armrest, I’ve developed a bruise.” I could feel the tears behind my eyes, he and
I had catastrophic injuries at about the same age, but I walked after my broken
back – he didn’t. We talked for a little
while longer and as I walked back to my office I could feel the tears, and I
couldn’t stop thinking about how much I had taken for granted today, and
yesterday, and the day before, and last week as we walked on the beach. Tomorrow each time I get up from my chair I
plan to stop and reflect on those things I have taken for granted. Maybe you also need to put gratitude moments
back into your life? Why not start with
me!
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