Every day is special in some way. I keep a small notebook to record three special things at the end of the day. These are often not large things. Maybe a phone call from a friend or relative. Something from nature, such as, seeing a hummingbird at my flowers or a particularly beautiful cloud formation. Or even my cat cuddling me.
But some things make a little more impression than others.
The past couple of weeks I’ve made note of two Amish ladies shopping at Walmart. I passed them in the ice cream aisle. As I rolled my cart by, I overheard one say, “See you tomorrow at the breakfast, Sarah.” No more than that. Just the contrast that in the superstore emporium of world goods, these two “plain” women were planning on continuing their conversation the next morning.
Sometimes, it’s my observation of the unique or ironic. In this case, it was a skeleton in a lawn chair in the front yard of a house that I pass sometimes. Mr. Skeleton has been in this chair at least since last Halloween. I was amused to see that his costume has been updated to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I wonder if they do Easter next? I’ll have to drive by then.
Or, looking out my kitchen window to see my cat perched on top of the bird feeder. She always hopes that some feathered creature will fly her way, but most often the avian visitors too wary.
These are not big events in anyone’s life, including mine. But they do keep me on the lookout for the unusual and special to celebrate and record. It makes me focus each day.
What is special in your day?
Read more at my post, Grateful for Small Things.
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