Extreme

Why do we always wait until the extreme of something happens to appreciate what we have? To get help?

At my practicum, one of my clients recently ended up in the hospital. He was not taking care of himself as he should have been. He ended up getting a pretty bad infection and will now be in a rehab facility for the next full months. (And I don't mean drug/alcohol rehab...more like physical therapy type of rehab). He apparently is now saying that he has realized he needs help.

Why does it seem like it's human nature to do this? We let things get so bad and then everything blows up? Do we think we can handle it? Do we fear appearing weak if we accept help? Do we just take what we have for granted? I suppose the answer to this will be different for everyone.

But it got me thinking about my life and the things I take for granted. In particular, my friends and family. When I lived in KC, I should have visited my mom more frequently. I should have seen my friends more often. But, it's so easy to take them for granted. "Oh, I'll see them next month." "There will be another time."

Being in New Jersey has definitely kicked my ass in more ways than one. And if Sean and I do end up moving back to KC...I do not plan to be the same person. I am going to see my family on a regular basis. I will see my friends. I won't put off doing all this. Because you never know what the universe has in store for you. Don't waste opportunities. Don't let pettiness destroy strong relationships.

I miss you all. <3