All children live in a world rich with surprises. Each new thing, no matter how ordinary, inspires a sense of wonder and delight. But novelty naturally declines with age, and our surroundings begin to dull with familiarity.
Ingrid Fetell Lee • Joyful: The surprising power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness
"What was once impressive is now the numbing baseline. What was once exceptional is now commonplace. My standards haven’t necessarily risen. It’s just that the “wow” factor has disappeared. Beauty has been standardized."
You take amazing things for granted when they become routine.