We spent the Labor Day long weekend without hot water thanks to our neighborhood power utility requiring maintenance. It is hard to describe that moment of joy when hot water was finally switched on at about 10pm on Monday.
Of course, we got by. That was never the problem. But, the joy of just turning the tap to find hot water gush out of the shower or tap was real. It reminded us that access to hot water is a real privilege. I am grateful for that privilege.
It also reminded me of how I always feel thankful for good health when I fall sick. I am learning to be thankful for good health when I am healthy, too. I hope you are, too.
And, while we’re sending in our thanks for all these wonderful things, let’s also take a moment to thank the people who fill our lives with happiness. If they’re far away, send them a note. If they’re close by, give them a hug.
Yes, life is the longest thing we’ll ever do. But, that doesn’t mean it isn’t short either. Most things in life have this mystical paradoxical nature to it. Time passes by quickly. Let’s be thankful. Let’s make it count.
A Learning a Day 