I have always been one to appreciate little things. Tiny gifts? Love 'em. Small dogs? They have my heart. Bite-sized snacks? Easy pick. Short people? They're more on my level becasue I'm short for a guy! But what I more mean by "little things" is small details about everyday life. Things that people don't always pay attention to much. Those things mean the world to me.
When you're the kind of person who always try's to acknowledge the smallest details, when someone does the same it means so much. That is the boat I'm in. Many people I've met simply try to see the big picture of it all and leave the small things to be smoothed over. But when I approach something I try to take it piece by piece. Each piece may be small, but with time those small pieces make something big! It takes more time than blanket approach attitudes, but I've always been a "quality over quantity" person. For example, gifts. Big and impressive gifts are nice and often have thought behind them. Though for me when I get a gift that shows someone was paying attention to what I talk about, that means infinitely more than any other gift. Regardless of the size, if the gift highlights something I know is a small detail about me it means so much.
Even when it comes to college where there's so much to pay attention to, the little things matter the most to me. I love hanging with lots of people and going to parties. But it means more to me to be personally invited to hang with just a couple people. Applying to be in change of something is cool, but being asked to because of something small I do is even better. No matter what, small is good for me becasue small is important. The small things make life manageable. They keep the big things going. Even if you can't see the small things, they are there, they mean just as much.
I love that you included that the small things keep the big things going. It is so easy to overlook the little details when you are so focused on the big picture, but if it wasn't for those details the big picture wouldn't be possible. I also think that noticing the small things gives you a greater appreciation for life and you are filled with more gratitude. You made a lot of great points, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree the little things are the most important. I am someone also who focuses on the little things. When someone comes up to you and remembers that you had a hard test yesterday and wants to know how it went means more than them knowing your age and what school you go to.
ReplyDeleteI love the word "quality over quantity" person. I agree with your points. Small things are usually igonored or unvisible for many people but they are really important for meaningful life. I think keeping small efforts leads to a big achievement, when it comes to some competitions or something you want to achieve.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great perspective to keep as life goes on. If we are unable to appreciate the little things in life, we will lack the capability to fully be grateful for the big moments. It also allows us to live in the present much more, which ultimately allows us to practice gratefulness even more
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