The Little Things

Lately I've had a lot of time to myself to sit back and reflect.  Not just upon me or my life, but upon the little things which surround each of us everyday.  For example, just today I walked out of my building to smell the fresh scent of lilac filling the air.  With spring upon us, the trees and flowers are starting to be in full bloom again and it was a pleasant surprise.  The scent took me back to my childhood and growing up in my little town with my mother and sister.  It reminded me of long days in summer being spent playing in the yard, on the old wooden swing set and with my sister.  The imaginary games.  Active. Loud. Quiet.  All of the emotions, hopes, and dreams I had back then seemed so simple. The innocence of childhood has stuck in my mind all day.  The thoughts and feelings I had left me in a very light and cheerful mood.  One simple smell changed how my entire outlook on the day was going to be.  After today, I've contemplated how often I have encountered these little surprises in life and have not noticed them.  It does not matter what or who you believe sends them into your life, take the challenge of finding them each and everyday.  They appear for a reason: To remember. To listen. To smile. Think. Change. They're there for you to decide what to do with them. So do something. "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." ~Les Brown