When we are faced with tragedy, some of us 'suddenly' see the relativity of life, and then (we/some) announce that from now on we will embrace the small things in life. Have you embraced such a thing today?

When we are faced with tragedy, some of us 'suddenly' see the relativity of life, and then (we/some) announce that from now on we will embrace the small things in life. Have you embraced such a thing today?
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answer:Today I did not have such a moment, but I often do. A bird landing on the tree outside the window where I work. Children sledding down a hill I can see out my window on only an inch or so of snow. My dog doing something cute. Life is made up of these moments.
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