IT’s The Little Things
So much of life is lived in the large – we keep looking for bigger things to do – to accomplish -to add to our vitae of life. Of late, I have started to notice what really matters to me – and more often than not, I find myself focused on the small gestures of kindness and love that make all the difference.
The little things in our relationships – like a kind word or a warm smile. Or as my wonderful new husband did this morning, he sang to me. Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I ‘m sixty four (or whatever age). It made me laugh and touched my heart all in the same gesture.
Noticing what is happening and applying compassion (the answer to every question) brings about the little things. You don’t have to buy something or go somewhere – maybe its sharing an emoji or a text just to say I am thinking about you.
Maybe its stopping to talk to a clerk in the grocery store and really looking at them – asking about their day or exchanging a check- in on how their day is going.
Maybe it’s baking something or making something just for the heck of it, not because its their birthday but because you care. Can we stop being so busy we forget to pause and share a little thing.
It’s been nearly 20 years since I worked with Hallmark cards. I was privileged to have an administrative person to help me get to and fro and set up classrooms etc. She is a delightful woman that I have kept in touch with , at least through Christmas cards. Last week I got a wedding present from her – out of the blue – a typical Hallmark sentimental one but it meant a lot. It was a little thing from a relationship built long ago – and it again touched my heart. (thank you Sharon)
Love and compassion are expressed in many ways…now that the Christmas sales are over, I see Valentine’s popping up everywhere. One day a year to remember our beloveds…but you and I know we could do it every day through small gestures and timely moments.
Busyness can rob us of so much – pausing can give us time to remember and remark in some tiny and special way – and that tiny moment can lift someone’s spirits and bring them new perspective on whatever they are dealing with.
Try it out this week – do some little things – not random acts but intentional ones and enjoy the song my husband shared with me this morning.
