Many of you would have noticed that I hadn't posted anything in the last two weeks. It was a nightmare to be down with a viral fever the same time my baby was down with a viral fever.
Over the last couple of days I realized five things I had taken for granted all along.
Breathing
Yes, you read it right, breathing tops the list of things we take for granted. The normal process of inhaling and exhaling without even being conscious of it is a blessing. Imagine if you had to use a nebulizer or alike to get yourself to breath. I woke up unable to breathe. My nose bled, humidifier helped to an extent but the dry cold air just didn't feel good. Having to breathe to keep myself alive seemed too much of an chore.
I remembered the days I sighed, breathed deep, exhaled in relief - breathing is the only way to stay alive. To make yourself aware of your life and to live in the moment all you need to do is be conscious of your breathing. You can kick out negative thoughts by just focusing on your breathing for a minute i.e, sixty long seconds.
Health
Most of us have one blessing that we take for granted the most. It's our health. As it is, irrespective of whether you like it in the now. Your health is helping you live today. Work towards making it stronger, healthier and better with every passing day.
What you do
When I was sick I literally had no energy to do anything. I just dragged myself to keep the house running. My husband helped me with most of it, but it hit my self-esteem bad. When you come to a point in life when you can actually not be able to do anything, you realize how much you had taken it for granted. Whatever you are doing right now, as a student, employee, home maker or friend has a special purpose in this world. If you are unable to do what you are doing it will dawn on you that the most important person you have taken for granted is you and your health. Never underestimate what you do!
Sleep
I had a great aversion to sleeping. I always put everything else before sleep; reading, talking, exercising, chores - if there was something incomplete I always had the tendency to compromise on my sleep to attain success. My baby did exactly the opposite of it. She played a little less than usual, slept well and ate well - she recovered way before me. Realization hit me with a lightening. The next time you are feeling down and tired, take a nap. Get rest, give yourself a break a much deserved break and you will recover way faster than you imagine. Sleep plays an important role in your life.
Sleep has a beautiful way of reminding you of a new day, the promises to keep, the goals to attain and your hopes are replenished because you are no longer working against time. In a state of true calm you will be able to let go and relax which will actually open more doors that you ever saw.
Saying Thanks
I always tell my family how grateful I am to have them in my life on occasions. But this is one time I realized that saying 'thanks' for even little things will make you feel better. I said thanks to my mailman for carrying the parcel right up to my door and his smile warmed my heart, I thanked my neighbor for some home cooked food because it made me feel cared for, I thanked my mom for calling up to check on me everyday because it made me realize how much 'distance' is a mere word. I thanked a fellow reader for checking on me when I hadn't posted anything in a while because it rejuvenated my hope of writing. I thanked my husband for staying with me to ensure I was healthy because it made me realize how lucky I am.
If you receive something and think it is no big deal just go ahead and 'thank' it will make you feel better and make you realize how important the people in your life are.
Be happy with what you have and who you are at the same time striving to be better. Never take positivity and optimism for granted. Stay happy!
Over the last couple of days I realized five things I had taken for granted all along.
Breathing
Yes, you read it right, breathing tops the list of things we take for granted. The normal process of inhaling and exhaling without even being conscious of it is a blessing. Imagine if you had to use a nebulizer or alike to get yourself to breath. I woke up unable to breathe. My nose bled, humidifier helped to an extent but the dry cold air just didn't feel good. Having to breathe to keep myself alive seemed too much of an chore.
I remembered the days I sighed, breathed deep, exhaled in relief - breathing is the only way to stay alive. To make yourself aware of your life and to live in the moment all you need to do is be conscious of your breathing. You can kick out negative thoughts by just focusing on your breathing for a minute i.e, sixty long seconds.
Health
Most of us have one blessing that we take for granted the most. It's our health. As it is, irrespective of whether you like it in the now. Your health is helping you live today. Work towards making it stronger, healthier and better with every passing day.
What you do
When I was sick I literally had no energy to do anything. I just dragged myself to keep the house running. My husband helped me with most of it, but it hit my self-esteem bad. When you come to a point in life when you can actually not be able to do anything, you realize how much you had taken it for granted. Whatever you are doing right now, as a student, employee, home maker or friend has a special purpose in this world. If you are unable to do what you are doing it will dawn on you that the most important person you have taken for granted is you and your health. Never underestimate what you do!
Sleep
I had a great aversion to sleeping. I always put everything else before sleep; reading, talking, exercising, chores - if there was something incomplete I always had the tendency to compromise on my sleep to attain success. My baby did exactly the opposite of it. She played a little less than usual, slept well and ate well - she recovered way before me. Realization hit me with a lightening. The next time you are feeling down and tired, take a nap. Get rest, give yourself a break a much deserved break and you will recover way faster than you imagine. Sleep plays an important role in your life.
Sleep has a beautiful way of reminding you of a new day, the promises to keep, the goals to attain and your hopes are replenished because you are no longer working against time. In a state of true calm you will be able to let go and relax which will actually open more doors that you ever saw.
Saying Thanks
I always tell my family how grateful I am to have them in my life on occasions. But this is one time I realized that saying 'thanks' for even little things will make you feel better. I said thanks to my mailman for carrying the parcel right up to my door and his smile warmed my heart, I thanked my neighbor for some home cooked food because it made me feel cared for, I thanked my mom for calling up to check on me everyday because it made me realize how much 'distance' is a mere word. I thanked a fellow reader for checking on me when I hadn't posted anything in a while because it rejuvenated my hope of writing. I thanked my husband for staying with me to ensure I was healthy because it made me realize how lucky I am.
If you receive something and think it is no big deal just go ahead and 'thank' it will make you feel better and make you realize how important the people in your life are.
Be happy with what you have and who you are at the same time striving to be better. Never take positivity and optimism for granted. Stay happy!
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