You know – there’s one thing that I recognise more and more in life – and that is – how important the ‘little things’ are.

Those things that bring me joy – that put a smile on my face – even cause me to laugh out loud. The things that touch my heart – that bless my soul.

So often – these things are present – all around me – and yet – there are times when I fail to see them.

Maybe – I am looking for ‘bigger things’ – wanting – and waiting for something ‘different’ – or – ‘more important’ – to happen – and can become so focused on that – that I can miss – can overlook even – those little things.

A quote – that I find is important is this – “Enjoy the little things in life – for you’ll one day look back – and realise – they were the big things”

It’s so important to me – that I learn to cherish the little things – that I look for them – find them – each day – never overlooking their relevance – the role that they play – in the larger picture of my life.

For – when I pause to see – my whole life is so very full – of those ‘little things’ – they are what make my life richer – fuller.

They are the beautiful simple things – like – the morning mist across the fields – clouds scurrying across the sky – those first rays of the sunrise – the wind on my face – the voice of a friend – sharing snippets of everyday life – a quiet drink in the garden – the fresh smell after the rain – shared laughter – a walk along a country lane – tending the garden – seeing a line full of clothes blowing in the wind.

And so I could go on – the list is endless – and simply full of things that bless my heart and soul – and although they may seem to be ‘little things’ – as someone said – “We must never forget to enjoy the little things – because they are never as little as we think”.

And I do find that so very true – for all the things that come to mind – that mean so much to me – are not – to my mind – ‘little things’ at all. They are the things that matter the most – the treasures of my heart – the things that touch the deepest parts of my soul – and – they are free – they are there for me to enjoy – to fill my days and enrich my life – and so I determine once again to – “Let the little things in my life – fill my hearty with joy”

I don’t need to dream of ‘bigger things’ – I am surrounded by all that I need – and I am truly blessed.

May you be blessed also – Lois