Small is Great

Some of the greatest things in the world, are often the smallest. 


Newborn babies
A loving glance
A helping hand
A smile


Most of you know that I've began a huge undertaking. I've committed to doing 365 Days of Gratitude. One acknowledgement of gratitude per day, one blog per day, one tweet per day, and usually one journal entry per day.


I seem to have found a pretty good rhythm for seeing that all get posted. Though, it's not been easy each day. 


During every single time I've taken time to consciously give thanks and send it out into the world, I realize that at a certain point - usually about day 20 ish, I find that it's not as easy as I thought it would be. 


Things happen and don't always go my way or as planned. People disappoint. Circumstances develop. 


This is exactly why being grateful everyday is necessary. The practice of gratitude teaches us, grooms us for those days or times that may be difficult. The practice helps us to realize that IN ALL THINGS we should be thankful. 


This past holiday week, I've found that I've been more grateful for the simple, small things. 


Small tree, simple ornaments, hanging lights, making hot cocoa, playing video games, listening to the girls play for hours on end, watching Jace delight in the newness of the holiday season or squeal in excitement when he sees a sister, being able to relax with my husband, cooking with no pressure, letting the day take us where it may, giving up control. 


Life is not perfect, but we must be able to see all the perfect moments within it and be thankful.