Little things make a huge difference. And because they are little, their value is quite often overlooked. But when you add them up, the impact becomes huge. Little gestures have more impact than you would think - letting someone into a line of traffic, stopping to hold open a door, smiling and saying hello...
But the flip side? You can't let the little annoying things add up. And they tend to. Some days things just don't want to run smoothly. A few minor glitches later, you find yourself being rude or upset with someone who's only commited a minor infraction - a solitary action becoming the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
But the flip side? You can't let the little annoying things add up. And they tend to. Some days things just don't want to run smoothly. A few minor glitches later, you find yourself being rude or upset with someone who's only commited a minor infraction - a solitary action becoming the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice
8 comments:
What a beautiful reminder.
Actually, it makes me think about recent events in our lives. My hubs doesn't like to "say" the 3 words. He just doesn't. He jests, he plays, he doesn't do adorning things daily, weekly, or even monthly. Once a year, or with a child's birth is about what he can do. Since I'm not having any more kids, I wonder how he will do things.
I have come to accept and look for the little things he does and says. The tiniest of comments he lets "slip"...comments about having time for him. Comments I would never expect to hear from his lips. The little actions he does to be sure that I have everything I "need", to make sure my week goes well while he's at work. I've made a concerted effort to be sure to notice these things and hold onto them.
For, with him, it truly is the little things that throws a beam so far!
So True! Small things can influence moods.
I'm guilty of the flip sometimes when I get very tired at work. People are always in my way because I'm in more of a hurry than other folks- Some times I sound alot nastier than I mean too in my rush.
Helpful n kind things folks do always lift my mood. I try to be helpful as much as possible too. Very sound advice-
Mia, I try to remember that actions speak louder than words. When my husband checks the tire pressure on my vehicle - that's saying "I love you" or when he comes home with a potted hyacinth that's another example. Some people have a hard time verbalizing those emotions, but it truly doesn't mean they don't feel them. Funny enough, I watched an old episode of Frasier yesterday and Frasier wanted to hear his reticent father say those three little words. He did, but getting there was hilarious.
Snaggle Tooth, I hear you. I'm one of those "fast" people and have been known to be abrupt. I was reminding myself that it's nice to focus on the positive and let the negative go...though it's easier said than done sometimes. The worst is someone infecting your mood when you're having a great day. I haven't entirely mastered the "water off a duck's back" thing as yet, but I'm trying!
I always say that I can (usually) cope fairly well with a big crisis. It's the little things that pile up that finally provoke me to have a little fit!
That is so true, Talon on both counts.
I am going to release any little annoyances to the wind. I find I am actually a lot less irritated since I started blogging and I truly think it has to go with reaping the goodness from yours and other uplifting blogs!
THANKS!!
Mama Zen, like you, I find the big things somehow easy to deal with - maybe it's because it takes all our attention?
Jannie, it's a great thing to share positive energy. Thank YOU for always making me smile.
The big things are obvious. They stand out and beg for attention. The little things, so easily tossed aside are often the most significant, if we pay attention to them, one at time.
You're right, Brigit. It's like the art of distraction is at play in our lives all the time.
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