When someone is nice to you constantly, it is easy to take that person for granted. I know this totally depends on who you are, but really, when we receive kindness from someone who is inherently and constantly a good person, it is soooo easy to forget to be grateful to his/her acts of kindness. We are more aware of the less often act of kindness, received from people who don't do it so often.
I was reminded with this fact few days ago. Just for an example: my mom is a very nice person and one of the most patient person I know. I often asked her to watch my 4 year old when I had to go out or had to do some work. It may seem small or insignificant, but I find that her baby-sitting, or I should say toddler-sitting, is very helpful for me. I don't trust anyone else can watch my little girl as careful as my mom does.
My mom is always there, ready to help anytime I need her, in everything I may need. I also has a friend who is always there to listen when I need someone to talk to.
I feel grateful that I still have them in my life; around and always there for me.
They don't do big things, but I believe, it's the little things they do that really count. So I encourage anyone who's reading this, think about the little things that your family/friends do for you lately, and ask yourself, have you thanked them yet?
15.10.09
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Christian Greetings Jan!
ReplyDeleteHow are you? I just came back from 2 long months of idleness. I think I should start working now on the things posted in here when I was gone. Hope to hearing from you soon.
God bless you!
Ardy
I couldn't agree more - the little things add up over time to something hugely worthwhile!
ReplyDeletegw kagak di makasihin?? T.T
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I was thinking this holiday season! So I decided to do something I'm cleverly (haha, plagiarism. Oh wait, I don't think that name is copyrighted) calling the 12 Days of Christmas. I've picked a name for everyday, and I dedicate a blog post to sharing what I appreciate most about that person. I also make them a little gift.
ReplyDeleteYay, so why am I saying this here? I want to spread the idea a little, so I figured this was a good place :)
http://dorksideoftheforce.blogspot.com/2009/12/twelve-days-of-christmas.html (just in case someone wants to read my adventures with it)
Oh this is so true! :) It brings me a warm, fuzzy feeling when I think about all the wonderful people I have in my life that make each moment worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! So often we take the little things for granted and don't make the effort of saying thank you. I'm a new follower of yours
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this is really nice keep it up, God bless you.
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