Now that you have checked all your
Level One blessings, onto the
Level Two blessing checklist:
Bed under my body—Check.
Mattress and possibly even a boxspring—Check.
Sheets, pillows, blankets—Check.
Roof over my head—Check.
Climate controlled—Check.
Electricity, lighting—Check.
Bathroom—Check.
Indoor plumbing, toilet, bathtub/shower, running cold and hot water—Check.
Toothpaste, soap, towels, toilet paper—Check.
Closet, clothes—Check.
The Shelter Checklist—all checks.
It is commonly thought that humans have walked about Planet Earth for about six million years, with the last 200,000 of them in our current iteration. During the majority of that time, an unusual amount of our daily time and efforts were directed at providing shelter for ourselves.
We usually enjoy these level two blessings without paying attention to them, not recognizing that less than 1% of all humans ever in existence had access to such comforts. We are fortunate to be alive today.
Together with your level one blessings it becomes easy to appreciate the gift that today is.
Continue to the NEXT POST for Level Three Bleesings.
