Never Take a Person For Granted-
by Tammy Smith on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8:44pm
Much too often we take for granted those that are close to us, those who have helped us and give of their time
and dedication without hesitation, often without even saying a simple "Thank you" or "I appreciate you". We
fail to show them how much they mean to us and often forget them for they diligently are working in the
background for us to keep us in the spotlight and supporting us.
Many times people wait until it is too late to show those who have always been there for them, just how
important they are to them. With so much disappointment in this world and not enough optimism and
encouragement, many people fall short of showing appreciation to those that have helped them to
become the person they are today. No matter if it is in a classroom, office or home, we should all
take inventory of the people we are around, associate with, work with or live with and see
how much impact they have made on your life.
Another assessment is to answer the following questions truthfully-
* Have you put yourself in their shoes and put them first? Oftentimes this world is so "all about me" driven that
we fail to see the people that have been placed into our lives to help us. These same people have put you
first to help you and watch you flourish, but have you done the same for them?
*How is it that others can bend over backwards to help you, yet no one (especially you) gives them a second thought?
Think on these things today and realize that life goes by way too fast and we can never get that time back. What
are you going to do to acknowledge the people in your life that support you, love you, help you and are loyal to you?
Will you continue acting as if they are invisible or will you lift them up, acknowledge them and their accomplishments
that have made a difference in your life and praise them for sacrificing their time and energy they have put into you
to make you shine? I hope so, for what you reap you also will sow and we want to sow love and appreciation to
those who have made us what we are today!
Remember we are not promised tomorrow and if we put off what we should do today, we may turn around and
find them gone.
and dedication without hesitation, often without even saying a simple "Thank you" or "I appreciate you". We
fail to show them how much they mean to us and often forget them for they diligently are working in the
background for us to keep us in the spotlight and supporting us.
Many times people wait until it is too late to show those who have always been there for them, just how
important they are to them. With so much disappointment in this world and not enough optimism and
encouragement, many people fall short of showing appreciation to those that have helped them to
become the person they are today. No matter if it is in a classroom, office or home, we should all
take inventory of the people we are around, associate with, work with or live with and see
how much impact they have made on your life.
Another assessment is to answer the following questions truthfully-
* Have you put yourself in their shoes and put them first? Oftentimes this world is so "all about me" driven that
we fail to see the people that have been placed into our lives to help us. These same people have put you
first to help you and watch you flourish, but have you done the same for them?
*How is it that others can bend over backwards to help you, yet no one (especially you) gives them a second thought?
Think on these things today and realize that life goes by way too fast and we can never get that time back. What
are you going to do to acknowledge the people in your life that support you, love you, help you and are loyal to you?
Will you continue acting as if they are invisible or will you lift them up, acknowledge them and their accomplishments
that have made a difference in your life and praise them for sacrificing their time and energy they have put into you
to make you shine? I hope so, for what you reap you also will sow and we want to sow love and appreciation to
those who have made us what we are today!
Remember we are not promised tomorrow and if we put off what we should do today, we may turn around and
find them gone.
