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Tiny Little Things of Joy




There is big joy in little things that we usually miss out on and rarely treasure. Yet it is these small little things that bring us joy. The remembrance of these little joyful things is more accidental than intentional. Fortunately, though, these little joys are stored deep inside the subconscious mind and get pulled out at opportune times. Seamlessly they blend into the narrative as if it was all about them. 

Suddenly we remember and cherish getting wet in the rain, chasing butterflies, that tasty slushy after school, bargaining fare for an auto ride home, enjoying a cup of tea at a roadside tea stall, and many many more such instances which tug the heart. There was, is, and will be joy in those moments. 

Yet along the way it is like we have forgotten to find joy in little things. An art that we perfected as kids. Be it refusing to get out of the bathtub, the joy of climbing up and down the stairs, or floating paper boats, clapping and smiling for no reason at all, we did it all. 

But as the years pass by and you start growing up you stop getting excited. We start behaving like adults because that's what we are supposed to do. The focus shifts to setting and achieving goals for yourself, so much so that you stop paying attention to those little things in life that brought you so much joy when you were younger.

You start thinking twice before smelling a rose or are in too much of a hurry to catch a glimpse of the sunset, or too cautious to kick a ball that comes your way. You stop giving yourself an opportunity to catch up on the tiny little thingS that brought you joy as a kid. There is every possibility that that kid wants to let out again. There is the possibility that the kid wants to go down memory lane and find that joy again. 

Don't deny yourself that joy. Start focusing on those tiny little things that brought you joy. Hit pause, take a break, make yourself some tea sit back and reflect, or just off your devices for 5 minutes, maybe 10 of possible. Start saying thanks,  being grateful, and expressing gratitude. Start stopping by to watch sunrises and sunsets at times if not daily. Marvel at their beauty. Maybe take a walk, spread smiles (you just have to smile to spread it) or the best is to think and act like a kid (sing out loud, shout, dance, act cute) for few minutes, if not for hours. Give yourself that permission. 

Who knows that in the process these little things may help you overcome grief, sadness, emptiness, or maybe give an insight that you were looking for. But more importantly in going back to these tiny little things you will find joy once again and understand life's meaning for you. 




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