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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

  • choking
  • illness
  • taking health for granted

Putting it to work

  • gratitude practice
  • health awareness
  • emergency prep

Questions to consider

  • What do you ignore daily?
  • What if you lose it?

Another view

It simplifies complex health issues.

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