This past year has been an emotional roller coaster. From being in a pandemic to switching buildings in my district. Sometimes, I get wrapped up in the big picture of things. I look to far into the future and get ahead of myself. This only causes me anxiety and worry, then I start to lose focus.
I can get caught up in the scheduling of sports, school, meetings and so on and so on. I have been trying to focus on the small moments. Small moments can come from anywhere or anything. That’s the beauty of them. You take a moment to pause and appreciate that gift that was given to you. Some of the small moments I have taken time to notice are: Car rides and giggles with a friend Friends who always call at the right time Sharing a laugh with your fifteen-year-old Making time for old friends who become new to you again Co-workers who take the time to listen A snuggle on the couch from your fourteen-year-old When your dogs love you unconditionally Running a good run when the sun is setting The house is clean You have a good conversation with your mom The list can go on and on. I realize that all these small moments will become the big moments that I was looking ahead to without missing the little things.
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Brittany Graves
3/16/2021 07:57:15 am
What a great reminder, Michelle! Thank for the inspiring Slice. You are so right. It is easy to get caught up in the business of life. Pause and appreciate life's many precious small moments!
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3/16/2021 01:38:24 pm
This piece reminds me of that quote about being careful to enjoy the small moments because someday you will discover that they actually were the big moments. Thanks for this very important reminder!
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