What if the greatest joy isn’t found in seeking more, but in learning to appreciate what we already have with new eyes?
“The most fortunate are those who have a wonderful capacity to appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder and even ecstasy.” ― Abraham Maslow
Reflection
Maslow reminds us that the richest life isn’t built on accumulation but on appreciation. When we pause long enough to notice the warmth of morning light, the steady breath that sustains us, the kindness of a friend, or the quiet beauty of an ordinary moment, something inside us shifts. Awe becomes available. Joy returns. The world feels larger, lighter, and more generous. Rediscovering life’s basic goods isn’t naïve—it’s wise. It reconnects us with the truth that meaning is always close at hand, waiting to be seen again and again.
Question for Readers:
What simple, everyday “good” has recently filled you with awe or gratitude?
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