measuring cups and food scales
punishing yourself for your flaws
hopping on bandwagons for the sake of fitting in
steps walked and calories consumed
bringing down others for your own satisfaction
grades earned at school
basing your mood on what you see in the mirror
doubting your self-worth because of other people’s opinions
only feeling accomplished after a workout
living life ruled by the things you ‘should’ do
comparing your reality to somebody else’s
counting macros and obsessing over numbers
constantly pushing with no rest
basing your mood on what you see in year
abs shots and booty pics on instagram
only feeling accomplished after completing a workout
making assumptions based on outer appearances
feeling valueless because you’re not perfect
Like…
making room for love instead of judgment
waking up in bed and realizing you have more time to sleep
being greeted by your pet after a long day
the satisfaction of stopping the gas pump on a round number
receiving a piece of unexpected mail
getting things done early and being free for the rest of the day
embracing someone after a long trip away
cutting yourself some slack and being okay with it
lifting others up instead of cutting them down
changing someones mood with a smile
empathizing instead of condemning
flipping a perfect pancake
that first sip of water after a tough workout
the feeling of badass-ness after a successful parallel park
the sweet release of emotion after a good cry
telling a child about something they are discovering for the first time
a friendly exchange with a stranger
having just enough milk left for your bowl of cereal
getting caught belting out your favorite song at a stop light
a genuine laugh out loud
finding money in a winter jacket
getting to the checkout area just as another register opens up
indulging in an afternoon of magazine reading
eating something for pure enjoyment
filling your house with the smell of freshly baked cookies or homemade soup
getting up while the stars are still out
dancing without abandon
unexpected compliments
your first sip of coffee in the morning
finishing a great book
preparing your favorite meal
crossing the last thing off of your to-do list
realizing you learn something new everyday
Because all we have a little moments. Little inklings of happiness and amazement that get us through our days. So spend your time soaking up these small miracles. Radiate kindness out onto others and try not to waste your time feeding into the ever-present negativity in the world. Believe me, it’s not worth your time or energy.
No questions or anything today. I just was thinking some thoughts and wanted to get them down on paper (or rather on the screen!).
Hope you’re having a great weekend. 🙂 Linking this up with Thinking Out Loud for the week!
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16 responses to “Little Reminders”
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I love this post! Hah, oh I’m a horrible parrell parker, it’s embarassing. Happy Saturday!
Thanks Leslie!! Happy weekend to you too!
That’s odd, lol I don’t know why it linked to your post on my comment.
I absolutely love this one! Especially the list of little things. When I came across the one about a pet greeting you after a long day it made me so excited about getting a dog [hopefully sometime this year].
Happy weekend!
Oh a pet will bring so much joy to your life! 🙂
AWESOME post !! Love it!:) Lots of love to you hun!!<3
Thanks Heather!
It made me happy just to think of some of those little things – now I’m going to go take that first sip o coffee! thank you for brightening my day 😉
Thanks Cat! Happy you liked the post! 🙂
Such wise words! Love this 🙂
Thanks Kelsey!!
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What a great list! I really try to smile at strangers, hold the door for someone in passing… sometimes I will say. “hi” or “enjoy your day”. That last part drives my husband crazy! He laughs about it but can not understand why I do that… I tell him I am just being nice! LOL It is usually older people that I actually talk to. You never know how a little statement like that can make someone’s day. It’s the little things :0)
I love going out of my way to greet strangers or smile at people too! Makes me feel good. 🙂
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