Remaining grateful is challenging. The thing is, we get used to things being how they are. When we experience prolonged good, we tend to forget that things are indeed good.

It’s when sickness or death or hardship are upon us ... that’s when we become keenly aware that moments or days or weeks ago ... things were better, or in better balance.

For me, it’s a sore throat that brings this into focus today. Two days ago, I had no consciousness of my throat. Two days ago, I was in full health, without pausing to be grateful for it.

Small price to pay ... a sore throat. It’s a little reminder to be grateful for the many good things in life. Family. Friends. Health. Safety.

To not wait until these things are threatened or missing ... but to be grateful today. Now. This very moment.