You take amazing things for granted when they become routine.

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.

The taking for granted syndrome is probably the result of adaptation, our tendency to get used to things once we have had them for a while. When we’re first introduced to new experiences and environments — for example, the first few days in an unfamiliar foreign country, the first few days in a new job, or the first exposure to a new smell or