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Becoming desensitized to our surroundings, our work, and the people in our lives is a modern pitfall that affects us all. Drawing from the example of a funeral director who lost sight of his crucial role during families' vulnerable moments, we explore how this same pattern plays out across every industry and relationship.

Our throwaway culture has transformed us into a "disposable generation" where the joy of acquisition is fleeting, repairs are rare, and appreciation vanishes quickly. Remember when people took shoes to a shoemaker instead of discarding them at the first sign of wear? That same mentality now affects how we view our jobs, our possessions, and sadly, our relationships with others. The longer we're around someone, the easier it becomes to take them for granted.

The antidote? Visit a park and observe children at play. Watch their faces light up with wonder when mastering the monkey bars for the first time or making a new friend within minutes. Their capacity for joy comes from experiencing things as new, fresh, and exciting. While adult responsibilities may prevent us from maintaining childlike enthusiasm indefinitely, we can cultivate appreciation by learning new things or relearning forgotten ones. Take time to truly see the trees around you, understand their purpose, and contemplate the incredible systems that sustain our world. When you fall in love with creation, you naturally develop a deeper connection with the creator, preventing the desensitization that robs us of joy and meaning.

Ready to regain your sense of wonder? Stop for a moment today to truly appreciate something you normally take for granted. Share your experience with us and discover how rekindling appreciation transforms everything.