God, to breathe. Air. You don't know what it means until you cannot take a breath
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Basic needs like breathing are only valued when threatened.
- In plain terms
- You only understand air's value when you can't breathe.
- What can you take from it?
- Take basic needs for granted until lost.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you ignore daily?
- What if you lose it?
Another view
It simplifies complex health issues.
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