You Don't Know What You've Got
by Susan
Taking people for granted is one of the easiest things to do and one of the hardest things to undo. The same can be said for taking things for granted, whether it be material things or even our own physical or mental health. The bottom line is that we don't know what we've got until we lose it.
We don't fully appreciate the good things in our lives until we no longer have them. Loss of a loved one or a broken relationship can cause us a great deal of pain. Dealing with severe depression or other mental health problems can totally upset our world as we once knew it. Suffering through difficult physical problems can also be extremely stressful. When faced with all of these dilemmas we often wonder what happened to the good times. We often miss them terribly.
We can learn to cherish our good relationships and other things, knowing we will dearly miss them when they are gone. Reach out to those you love now rather than later. You never know when it might be too late. We'll also miss our 'feelin good' days, so let's be sure to take full advantage of all the ones we get.
I loved the music of the 60's and there was a song of the 60's that came to mind the other day after I visited with a dear friend. The song is called "You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)" I've posted the lyrics below in case some of you might remember it too. I really liked this song when it was popular and I guess I still do. Thanks for reading this blog.
YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT (UNTIL YOU LOSE IT)
(George Burton / Paul Hampton)
Ral Donner - 1961
Big Jim Sullivan - 1961
You don't know what you've got until you lose it
You gave me you-your love but I abused it
And now I'm sorry for the things I didn't say
`cause I know now I acted in a foolish way
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah
You don't know what you've got until you lose it
You gave me you-your love but I misused it
I never knew how lonely loneliness could be
And now I need you, dear, as you once needed me
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah
So now if you'd come to this lonely heart you own
I'd give you all my lovin' like you've never known
(bung, bung, bung, bung)
You don't know what you've got until you lose it
You gave me you-your love but I misused it
And now I'm sorry for the things I didn't say
`cause I know now I acted in a foolish way
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah) oh-oh-yeah
FADE
(oh yeah) uh-huh-huh (oh yeah)
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 10/25/2008 5:44 PM 
Categories: depression,Stress,Mental Health,Anxiety,ozzieblackcat,His and Hers,Music,Relationships,Family
Categories: depression,Stress,Mental Health,Anxiety,ozzieblackcat,His and Hers,Music,Relationships,Family
You are so right in your post. That is one reason I think why a gratitude journal is a good thing. If you don't recount the good in your life you don't appreciate your life as much and...take things for granted.
Great post!
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This is a very interesting blog, which I stumbled on via Chunks of Reality.
We do take things for granted, so easily. And it isn't always easy to get back those words we gave away in anger when we appear to not care any more.
Depression is an awful illness. It infiltrates so many aspects of our daily life and taints our happiness. And it creeps up in so many surreptitious ways.
Your blog is very well-written and I am glad to have found it. I hope to read more and more from you both.
Best wishes, Annie T
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Thank you so much for your comment and your compliments on our blog. We're very glad you found us. Susan
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I enjoyed your article.
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Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you are reading our articles.
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As always I had to stop by and leave my comment on this article you wrote you are so right we seem to want something or someone after its no longer there. Life is to short so be sure to tell the ones you love that you love them and don't take a day out of your life for granted or especially the ones in your life for granted. I also enjoyed reading your other articles.. I missed you today and yesterday I was hoping to see that you had stopped by to visit and read some of my articles but I guess you have been busy. I hope tho you will visit my blogs soon for I need your support more then ever before, I hope to reach my goal around Xmas but I still have such a long way to go. WIth your words of encouragement I know I can make it. Hope to see you soon. HUgs your friend always Lilyruth
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Thank you again for your comment. Yes, I have been busy but I will take the time and visit your blog. love ya, Susan
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I am glad I checked out your site. What you said is true. Thanks!
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Thanks a bunch. Susan and David
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Susan
I just now came across your blog and am very impressed. Does your brother write also? You impressed a doctor from Harvard so you must be doing pretty good. I'll continue to follow you from now on
I just started my own blog on depression but I've got a long ways to go to catch up with you. Do you always write about what's happening on a daily basis or do you get into theories and things?
I'm sorry, I'm rambling. I'll shut up now
Darrel
www.hopefordepression.blogspot.com
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Hi Darrel and thank you for commenting on my blog. I visited your blog and like it very much. I'm betting we can help each other by reading and understanding each other's writings. I wish you the best and will visit your blog again soon. Susan
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