A Visit to the Dentist

by Peter Saint-Andre

2024-10-25

During a visit to the dentist the other day, I experimented with what I recently called radical gratitude. Throughout the visit, I asked myself: how much of what I experienced could I perceive as a gift to be enjoyed and appreciated? (To be clear, I actually like going to the dentist, so this wasn't as much of a stretch for me as it might be for others.)

Well, it really is endless! Here are some aspects I observed:

So yes, we all have a lot to be grateful for, even during a simple visit to the dentist...

(Cross-posted at philosopher.coach.)

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