Treasure The In-Betweens: Celebrating Life’s Little Moments
Everyday Magic
These days we tend to focus so much on our big goals, aspirations, hopes, dreams and milestones. Those things and moments in life are so important!! But when all we focus on is the next big thing we miss out on the beautifully simple moments in between. That first sip of tea in the morning, a warm bath, the warm sun, a good laugh with a friend, your child holding your hand or a kitty cuddle in the middle of the afternoon. Ask yourself, do I slow down enough to enjoy the everyday moments? I bet more often than not you let them pass by with no appreciation or thought. Can you change your consciousness and slow down enough to give gratitude and thanks for all the amazing moments you experience regularly?
When we are constantly chasing the big things in life, how can we have space for appreciation of the everyday? Life is so full of beautiful moments. I think the simple moments are the ones to really hold on to and treasure. Think back to when you were a kid. What are the things that you remember the most? I bet they are so simple. Mine are picking raspberries on my grandma’s bush, running through the sprinkler, building snow forts, the ice cream man going through our neighbourhood and building Barbie worlds outside. I try to keep that in mind while raising my kids. They don’t need a lot. They need love, attention and freedom to play. The rest is a bonus.
Simple Ways To Find Gratitude For Everyday Moments
Be conscious of things you enjoy and stop to appreciate them
Live simply
Journal and express gratitude for everyday moments
Reflect on your day. What worked and what didn’t?
Make a list of big goals and small goals
Celebrate big accomplishments and little ones
Life Is Magical
We don’t need all the things. We don’t need to be everywhere and anywhere all the time. There is so much magic just sitting outside watching your kids play. Or walking to get ice cream on a hot day. Making pizzas with your kids. Cuddling and watching a movie. Human beings have overcomplicated life. We are all so stressed out and constantly trying to keep up with one another that we are missing it all. Slow down and find magic in your everyday moments. Stop and smell the lilacs on the street. It’s all beautiful and amazing. Don’t let life pass you by.
xo Alayna
