You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Taking Things for Granted: Vs. As Granted (Heroic +1 #1,594)
Dec 2, 2023
This podcast chapter discusses the difference between taking things for granted and taking them as granted, highlighting the importance of gratitude. Listeners are urged to reflect on an area of their lives that they may unconsciously take for granted and shift their perspective to appreciating it.
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From Taking To Seeing As Granted
- Robert Emmons distinguishes taking things "for granted" from seeing them "as granted."
- That mental shift deepens appreciation for people and everyday modern blessings.
Modern Marvels Often Fade Into Background
- Modern comforts like warm houses, cars, and smartphones are easy to overlook.
- Recognizing these as granted reframes them from invisible background to intentional gifts.
Write One Thing You Take For Granted
- Think about and write down one aspect of your life you take for granted and reframe it as granted.
- This focused exercise cultivates gratitude and reveals overlooked goodness.