There was a phenomenon in my kitchen today. No, nothing as grandiose as creating a gourmet meal. While I secretly hope I’ll deliver that to my family some day, there was something much more mundane that occurred yet I found such happiness in that moment! I found Tupperware lids that matched the bottom part of the container. It seems so silly but there are lots of little things such as this that I find so refreshing. If I can find matching tops and bottoms in a bottomless drawer then anything is possible!
We all make choices in our lives as to how we view each moment. With so many difficult hurdles that life puts in front of us, finding the extraordinary in the ordinary is a way to keep us going and moving in a positive direction. There are events that take our breath away but there are also every day occurrences that, if noticed, will bring a smile to your face. One of my favorites is a new flower that is just a tiny bud at the bottom of the pot. I can’t help but smile knowing that little green ball will someday be a beautiful yellow Gerbera. And in the midst of such an awful day, look up to see a perfectly blue, cloudless sky. And what about the hope and desire that springs in you when you see that perfect red sports car go by.
Take those little moments and build on them to create the type of day you want to have. You control how great your day is! Go out of your way today and make someone’s day happy.
i get it! i just cleaned out my tupperware cabinet and i threw away and entire bag –full garbage size of mismatched containers. i haven’t even had time to cook lately much less store leftovers….so it was very liberating. threw out some sippy cups to which was ridiculous since my kids are 9 and 11.
Great blog jen. You may be the happiest person i know.