Living in Icebergs

In our lives, there are many things that seem inconsequential and worthless, while in fact, they are of a great value. Most of us, unfortunately, tend to underestimate our possessions and abilities, but later, if we are lucky, we realize their potential contribution to a much happier and more successful life.

I see those precious things as icebergs. They calmly pass by our lives, we appreciate them but not enough, because we assume that we see them entirely, while in fact only their tips are visible to us.

Look at the picture of the iceberg, imagine the part that’s above the water as one of the many things you own but don’t appreciate much, and then look at the part that’s under the water and ask yourself whether you see those things in the same way.

Another thing in common between icebergs and the many precious things in our lives that have potential and priceless values, is that they both vanish with time.