“enjoy the little things in life because one day you will look back and realise they were the big things”
The Vow
From what I can gather this line comes from a movie...but one I haven't seen. Still, it is one of those age-old, time-worn, truisms I guess.
I expect that at the end of my life, there will be many small moments that seem to be the things that made my life happy and/or worthwhile. Sure, there may be big ones, but it seems to me that a life well-lived is actually one that pays attention to the moments, the small and beautiful things; that doesn't necessarily assume that the big achievement moments are the things that actually matter.
It seems that many of us are seeking to slow down, live and be closer to nature and or the general rhythms of things; to walk more lightly on the earth and to simplify things. I think that being able to pay attention to what is happening around you, what you see and who you are with creates more and more of these 'little things' that really add up and will be seen as the 'big things'.
Attending a good funeral simply reinforces this idea for me - where people speak about all the personal and little things the person did. Oftentimes the big and more public achievements are there; but many of the things that people remember are those small moments of kindness of happiness.
Continuing with and completing the rainbow search with Jennifer and Julie, our Jacarandas are hitting their stride up here in the mountains, and making just the most beautiful show of violet. Just stopping to look up at them makes me smile and lifts my spirit, and is just one of those little things in my life that I take the time to enjoy...
The Vow
From what I can gather this line comes from a movie...but one I haven't seen. Still, it is one of those age-old, time-worn, truisms I guess.
I expect that at the end of my life, there will be many small moments that seem to be the things that made my life happy and/or worthwhile. Sure, there may be big ones, but it seems to me that a life well-lived is actually one that pays attention to the moments, the small and beautiful things; that doesn't necessarily assume that the big achievement moments are the things that actually matter.
It seems that many of us are seeking to slow down, live and be closer to nature and or the general rhythms of things; to walk more lightly on the earth and to simplify things. I think that being able to pay attention to what is happening around you, what you see and who you are with creates more and more of these 'little things' that really add up and will be seen as the 'big things'.
Attending a good funeral simply reinforces this idea for me - where people speak about all the personal and little things the person did. Oftentimes the big and more public achievements are there; but many of the things that people remember are those small moments of kindness of happiness.
Continuing with and completing the rainbow search with Jennifer and Julie, our Jacarandas are hitting their stride up here in the mountains, and making just the most beautiful show of violet. Just stopping to look up at them makes me smile and lifts my spirit, and is just one of those little things in my life that I take the time to enjoy...
I can imagine you sitting under the Jacarandas and breathing in their joy and beauty. I can even feel it through your photograph, a sweet little moment for all your readers. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ersi - you can feel the happiness all the way over there can't you? Glad you enjoyed, go well.
Deletewe can't grow jacarandas here at the creek (the winters are too cold) so I'll have to enjoy yours - but we DO enjoy the little things - which make for a rich and abundant life wot (and I have seen 'The Vow' - it's really quite a sweet movie.... in a similar vein to 'The Notebook')
ReplyDeleteThe Jacarandas up here are just a delight Ronnie - the magic of their appearance scattered here and there is one of Spring's wonders. It's good to enjoy the little things isn't it?
DeleteFiona- Thank you for your beautiful violet (jacarandas). Thank you for always being a participant in this silly little challenge. It's been great fun seeing everyone's interpretation. I always enjoy your Thursday's Thoughts. They always make me stop and contemplate for a while--Julie
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie - thanks for co-hosting a rainbow event - I love rainbows and it's been fun to share them around. Go well.
DeleteYour jacarandas are gorgeous and thank you for the reminder about the 'little things' being big things, it's so true!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane - they are gorgeous aren't they? They make me smile and my heart sign a bit, a couple of joyous little moments...
DeleteHow very true Fiona! It is the small things in life that are the most important things, as you suggest one only needs to direct their attention to nature and all is there for us to see. How lovely is the violet colour of the Jacaranda tree in your photograph.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim - I think the little things matter and if we can stop and notice them, and celebrate them even better!
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