"The more often we see the things around us - even the beautiful and wonderful things - the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds - even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less."
Explanation
Wirthlin is pointing to a weird quirk of being human: we get used to what we see every day, even if it’s amazing. The first time you move into a new place, you notice the light, the view, the quiet. A month later, you barely register it. The same thing happens with people. A partner who shows up for you, a friend who always checks in, family who love you in their imperfect ways, over time, they can start to blend into the background of “normal life.” This quote is a gentle nudge to look again, on purpose. To actually taste your coffee, notice the sky on your commute, really listen when someone you love is talking. When we pause and pay attention, the “invisible” becomes beautiful again.