Gotta Enjoy the Little Things

Funny enough, it was the movie Zombieland that reminded me of this principle for a happy life. In Zombieland, finding that rare Twinkie is an example of one of the little things. (The movie is hilarious, by the way.)

I sometimes think we hear these familiar sayings and sort of say, “Yeh, yeh, yeh. Whatever.” Maybe not consciously, but I know I can be a little dismissive.  However, I know that when I really savor the little things, life in general feels better. When I stop and think: “Wow. This is really nice. This is a nice moment,” my day just seems more special.

So what are the little things?  Bumping into an old friend and getting a chance to say hi; a few moments playing with your pet; a quiet moment with your familly having a nice dinner; a great movie; a great book; a laugh with a group of friends over a silly joke… the list goes on.

Every day little things happen that prove life is good – and if I focus on those little things that are there now rather than on those “big things” I think should be there now I feel content and appreciative.  That is a good place to be in sobriety.