Magnifying Moments

~ See the good...a blanket placed over you when you have fallen asleep in a random spot from exhaustion 

~ Feel the happy...muddy paws of a blissed out puppy

~ Brighten your mind...the tiny grain tries to protect itself by being hard to digest - hence all humans have a certain degree of problem when consuming grains
~ Find the moment...cuddling my new little nephew

 

See the good (small things to be grateful for)

Feel the happy (small things to be happy about)

Brighten your mind (small things to be fascinated by)
Find the moment (small things to plan to see/do/feel)

Magnifying Moments

~ See the good...bedside tea refills without asking                                       
~ Feel the happy...a 1.5 kg, 10 week old Shih Tzu pup/new family member     
~ Brighten your mind...3 pups survived the Titanic sinking                    
~ Find the moment...a downward dog yoga pose in the sunshine

See the good (small things to be grateful for)

Feel the happy (small things to be happy about)

Brighten your mind (small things to be fascinated by)
Find the moment (small things to plan to see/do/feel)

Magnifying Moments

~ See the good...the generosity of family

~ Feel the happy...decaffeinated black tea that tastes like black tea

~ Brighten your mind...cacao nibs can prevent blood clots
~ Find the moment...burying cold toes into warm sand

See the good (small things to be grateful for)

Feel the happy (small things to be happy about)

Brighten your mind (small things to be fascinated by)
Find the moment (small things to plan to see/do/feel)

Magnifying Moments

Magnifying Moments

~ See the good...gluten free jelly snakes after a hard day. 

~ Feel the happy...seeing a message from a friend.

~ Brighten your mind...bees keep the whole world alive.
~ Find the moment...snuggling with a puppy. 

See the good (small things to be grateful for)

Feel the happy (small things to be happy about)

Brighten your mind (small things to be fascinated by)
Find the moment (small things to plan to see/do/feel)

 

A glimpse into changing our focus

Something which I have come to realise is that the small things in life, which we so often overlook, can actually be defining and motivating moments which can change our course, our perspective, our appreciation and our happiness. When the universe forces us to stop, due to something like a chronic illness, it is often then when we realise the beauty and wisdom in such small moments.

Today, I was fascinated by the stunning shape and texture and colours made by a tree's thick bark, slowly bending and shedding itself from the trunk. I would never have contemplated such a simple thing prior to my illness, but now that my body has slowed me down, I see things differently. 

This has made me think, why do we wait until something forces us to see the little things? 

I have decided to start a new blog series. I want to help people see the good in each day. 

If you are rushing about, too busy with life, this is pertinent for you. Start to look at the small things, and make the most of the opportunity to do so without being forced to stop. 

If you have already been slowed down, this is also for you. I have really noticed how ackowledging the small things helps me get through each day, when the big things can seem so overwhelming. Instead of focusing on what you can no longer do, or the financial worries you might have, or the people you don't see anymore, look at the amazing things that blossom within the tiny moments of each day.

As often as possible, I will put up on the blog a short post consisting of the following list:

~ See the good (small things to be grateful for)

~ Feel the happy (small things to be happy about)

~ Brighten your mind (small things to be fascinated by)
~ Find the moment (small things to plan to see/do/feel)

I am calling this series "Magnifying Moments".

I hope you join me on this journey of making time to put more focus on the little things, and gaining the understanding of the enormity of doing so. I would love to hear about what you see along your journey too, and how these thoughts and moments enhance you and your life.