I saw this quote yesterday that stated, “What is the smallest thing that you are grateful for today?”
And then I had an epiphany.
Well, not the kind of epiphany that Homer has in the Simpson’s Movie (the best cinematic scene of all time, in my humble opinion), but literally something five notches below that on a scale from average to Homer Simpson’s epiphany.
I think we all try to make the most of our days. We feel most productive when we’re doing more, finishing more projects, working out more minutes, eating healthier. Whatever. The more we do in a day the more we feel accomplished. At least I do. But the more I do in the day the less I have time to focus on the little things. Sometimes these little things are the most important.
Brace yourself because I’m about to get as cheesy as the literal cheese aisle in your local grocery store.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
But after I read that quote yesterday, I started noticing the little things.
I realized how good my canned chili was.
I noticed how awesome my co-workers are and our relationship is.
I remembered that my laptop still works even though there were a few hours last semester that it wouldn’t work after I spilled water all over it.
I realized how lucky I am to watch the sunset on my way home from work.
Sure, it’s important to get shit done, but it’s also important to recognize the little things during your day and how grateful I am for them. Those little moments, when noticed, can add up and make you feel so warm and fuzzy and happy and lucky and alive. (heh, there’s the cheese I warned you about)
Anyways, thanks for reading and I hope you have a wonderful day filled with little moments of gratefulness.
xo
Chloe