The small things in life are not so small

It is often said that life is about appreciating the little things.

But what we perceive as little is often a lot bigger.

Just a month ago, I could not move my feet for 5 days. The ICU, where i was hospitalized, called an expert to check them out. They suspected I have something called Compartment Syndrome and that I may need an operation.

The medical expert examined my feet closely, looked in my eyes, and told me he'll come again in a few days. He did not give a final prognosis.

I was worried. What if I could not walk?

As much as I tried to be positive, there was fear inside my heart.

Later that same night, I woke up at 3:00 am in the morning. I decided to try to move my feet one more time and this time I noticed a tiny movement.

I never thought I'd be so happy to see my toes moving.

A month has passed, and I'm still happy looking at my feet.

My medical issue provided me with a new perspective and a deeper appreciation for the little things. Without my feet, for example, I would not be able to perform most tasks, let alone move.

When was the last time you looked at your feet, your legs, anything in your body really - and marveled that it worked the way it did?

How about right now?

Let's marvel at this masterful piece of artβ€” our body, while we can.

The small things in life are often quite big.

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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.

 
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