I liked what you said in your post.........You know, I don't think anyone feels cherished all of the time. As you mentioned, when there are a lot of things going on in our lives or our friends or family, it is hard to even recognize the word let alone feelings of being cherished. Sometimes when depression is at the darkest, I have tunnel vision and can only see the bad things that has happened to me. I have met wonderful folks and some real stinkers... But I think the key, as you have also found, is to know how to cherish .... and yes, it does make life worthwhile I