LITTLE THINGS

"For who has despised the day of small things . . ." ~Zechariah 4:10 ~

One of the root causes of tension and stress in our lives is our disregard for little things. Many stress-survivors have found truth in the old adage, “Little things mean a lot.”

Let’s see . . . When was the last time you took a day to rest, relax, or engage in a favorite activity? How long has it been since you sat with family or friends and enjoyed hours of fellowship and fun?

For ages, people have encouraged one another to take time to smell the roses. Whether people literally beheld the fragrance of roses didn’t really matter. The point intended was that we take time to savor the little things in life--things that keep the heart happy and hopeful.

Bravo to the handful of folk who seek to indulge in small things to de-stress the mind. Those who often gather to share a pot of coffee or sip a cup of tea can testify how refreshing it is. Those who set aside time for group get-togethers and outings will readily recommend that others join in.

Perhaps it’s time for more of us to consider some little things.

Things that will put a smile on an unhappy face.

Things that will make a sad person laugh out loud.

Things that will put the sparkle back into stressed eyes.

Things that will lighten the burden of a heavy heart.

Go ahead. Play your favorite games. Put together a thousand piece jigsaw puzzle. Go out to see a movie and enjoy hot-buttered popcorn. Take a walk in the park with a friend and giggle all the way. Soak by candlelight in a tub filled with scented bubbles. Curl up in bed with a good book and read all night long. Call an old friend and reminisce over old times.

Call it crazy, corny, boring, old-fashioned, or whatever . . . but never under-estimate the value of little things.


Peace I leave with you . . .