Do we cherish the goodness we receive in life, be it kind gestures or something done with genuine love? Although we sometimes appreciate the blessings in life, don’t we eventually take for granted, people who go out of the way to make us feel better and show kindness?
Although it’s natural to get used to the kindness we receive, it is necessary to remember, that nothing and nobody stays with you forever. Valuing what you have today is better than regretting after you lose it.
As you rush through life, there are times when you get too occupied to think of those who touched your life and made the world a better place for you, be it those around you or those far away. As time flies and memories fade and you’ve moved past the moments of struggle and challenges, the lessons learned can sometimes be forgotten, and getting used to receiving goodness becomes something normal and a part of everyday life.
Amid the juggling of every day life, take a moment to think how life would have been without those people whom you’ve taken for granted? Would it make a difference? If yes, do not delay to let them know, what they mean to you, for you never touch the same flow of time twice in life. Human life is a flow, which when lived with thoughtful reflection and mindful behavior becomes a blessing to the world.
Cherish The Goodness
Although we cross paths with many people daily, finding people who touch our lives is rare. At times we meet people who give us their precious time, despite being busy with their lives. Offering genuine care and selfless love takes some pain. If you’ve found people who’ve taken pain to make you feel valued, have you been mindful to realize how blessed you are to have such special people in your life?
Everyone isn’t everyday! Cherish the people God has brought into your life, for you do not know when people end up in your memories, never to be seen again. When you can not return the care and value received from someone, a genuine gesture to show how you cherish the person who brought goodness to your life, can make you not just nice, but a good person, and encourage others to continue doing good in the world.
“Stop and take your time to notice things and make those things you notice matter.” — Cecelia Ahern
Just being nice or being good?
Did you know that being nice is not the same as being good? If one is fine with just being nice, then the person could seem sweet, kind, or pleasing. But a genuinely good person is much beyond just being nice. Goodness from within is seen in being authentic, genuine, consistent, not compromising on values, and standing up for what is right.
Being good could at times feel uncomfortable, or difficult. If you’ve seen people making themselves uncomfortable to support a good cause or stand up for something right or good, do not take them for granted for you may get used to their goodness and not realize the value of such goodness. At times, we do not realize the worth of genuineness and authenticity until we stop seeing it.
Although being nice is a choice, being good isn’t one. It is required of the human race to be genuinely good and uphold the values that make the world safe and peaceful.
Have people given you their precious time or their days, without complaining? Have you received goodness without asking for it? How did you respond in those moments? Reflect and realize what could you do better to cherish those blessings.
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Sir Winston Churchill
What are you getting used to?
When you no longer feel the need to let people know they matter and take the goodness God shows you through them, for granted, you are getting used to the blessings you’ve been receiving, without showing gratitude or realizing the value of what you’ve been receiving.
Before it’s too late and you don’t have an opportunity to cherish these blessings, take a moment to reflect and allow your heart to be filled with love and gratitude. For rare are such people in the busy world, who think of you and hold your hand to keep you from falling.
“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” – Harold S. Kushner
How do you cherish the blessings in life you’ve received through the goodness of those around you? Do share in the comments.
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Wow such an insightful post and so true. Yes there is a difference between being nice and good. Nice is more about being polite which is always a good thing but not the same as being good or genuine. I always try to be aware when someone does something good for me.
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Thank you!
Being genuinely good requires one to reflect goodness naturally in daily life. Such goodness is worth appreciating.