Small Things

How can we appreciate the small things we do? Or hear? Or see? Or feel?

A small papercut still hurts.

A small pebble in our shoe can annoy us.

A small kind word can lift our spirits.

A small paperclip holds a lot of paper.

A small pill can help a lot.

A small match can light a BIG fire.

We might think less of a small act of caring than a GREAT BIG GLOBAL ACTION but washing a dish, recycling a bag, thanking the cashier, taking a single breath before reacting, matters.

Anything we give our full attention to is worthwhile…no matter how small.

Mindful Practice:

Today be aware of the small things in your life. Notice how they affect you.

A small decision.  The small voice inside you.  A small gesture.  A small step.

Choose a small object or event in your life…draw or write about it…make a story, a song, a painting, a sculpture out of this small thing.

Pay attention to the small things…they, and you, matter.