One doesn't recognize in one's life

Life's events move so rapidly we seldom relish the moments individually, but each day teems with tiny gifts divinely designed for our well-being.

The woman smiled at in the grocery store yesterday or the man acknowledged on the bus last week felt special. 

And we were softened, too, by our expression.

We change, and we change our world when we acknowledge one another's presence in it. 
 
The wonderful reality is that we are in another's world because of the special qualities we each have and are able to share with one another.

For many of us, in times past, no moment felt important.

 The days were simply long and painful. 

But now, we can relish even the past pain for what it taught us. 

We know now that we can look to this day before us with expectation.

We can be conscious of every moment, thankful for every experience and every person we encounter.  

It takes a decision followed by concentrated effort to recognize the value of every moment.

Each one is serving us a lesson that deserves our full attention, and it's frequently true that the lessons most helpful are the ones least appreciated or understood in the present.