Small things that make you happy

So its good to notice the little things in life as they add up to the big stuff! Do not despise the day of small things.. ‘We should not despise the day of small things, because the power of God can still render the feeblest instruments productive of the greatest results.’ Zechariah 4 v 9-10

It's really important to notice the small things that make you smile. I recently changed my desktop picture to the picture below:

Now this might not make you smile but it does me for the moment. It’s my favourite pair of trainers that I got very cheaply! I love them because they are colourful, comfortable and unique I have never seen another pair like this. The socks are dusty pink and comfy, my feet are on the dashboard of our car as we journey on one of our little adventure days out. It just makes me happy as a photo its clear and crisp.

So I have started trying to notice more of the little things in everyday life. As its been so super hot I have been trying to find creative ways to get near water. We signed up to a health club with an indoor and outdoor pool for a trial. This makes me happy!

I also just bought a flat sheet for our bed. This is something I’ve been meaning to do for ages. It means we are not kicking our duvet off every night as its too hot.

We can wrap our new sheet over us and be all cosy but not too hot! I can also (if I wanted to) walk around with a sheet wrapped around me just like in the movies….

My small sketches that I’ve created recently may not be a big canvas but they are something which always lead to bigger things. Which reminds me that my favourite mug is also a small thing that I really enjoy everyday. It is made of clay and feels lovely to hold in my hands.

So what small things make you smile? Take the time today to consider what it is? Is it a piece of jewellery? Or a favourite item of clothing? A view that you pass regularly? A piece of writing that you love that you haven’t read for a while? A smile from a stranger? A kind word spoken to you?

Go and find those little things today it will help you to deal with the bigger things..