Happy Little Things
From "Faith and Fresh Perspectives: Reflecting on where we started and where we’re headed"
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Being so busy, I try my best to focus on the little things in life. Indeed I have a document on my phone called "Happy Little Things". Throughout the year, when I am present or when I reflect on things that make me feel calm, happy, joyous or other positive states, I write them down. For example, my list has things such as "enjoying a cup of coffee in the still and quiet of the morning", "hugging my daughter", "listening to my cat purr", "the dancing flames of a campfire", "chatting with my sister over the phone", "the feel of sunshine on my face", "the smell of fresh cut grass" and so on. Later on, when I am not having a good day, I can pull this list out and not only read the list, or parts of the list (it is a big one now), but go to those moments and feel all of those warm fuzzies and I feel better. This general focus on the little things in life truly adds up to something quite large over time. Therefore, this summer, that will be my focus and what I look forward to...little things.
