Sunday, September 6, 2009

The Little BIG Things!

Yesterday I spent the day with my family. Seems pretty normal, right? Well in today's stressful, rush rush, work work work environment, something as simple as an entire day with the family is not only against the grain, it's a downright phenom.
We enjoyed a picnic in the park followed by a concert in a really cool outdoor concert facility in Akron Ohio called Lock 3. I was a total June Cleaver with an actual picnic basket filled with individually wrapped sandwiches, equally cut watermelon pieces and more! We didn't spend a lot of money or go on a big vacation rather just spent some quality time with one another enjoying the outdoors and each other's company.

The value of 'the little things' has seemingly escaped our 'big picture' motives. We've forgotten that it is life's small victories and beautiful mini-moments that keep us going and able to focus on larger tasks. Becoming 'caught up' in the goal tends to cause us to belittle or take for granted all the little refreshing pit stops along the way that keep us fueled to reach the finish line.

The excuses are easy, no time, no money, too tired... but the reward is greater. By taking time to spend with family, friends or hanging out with yourself - you are investing in your own well-being...this will make anyone better equipped to reach their God given potential.

So...leave me a comment today and tell me how you plan to accomplish the Little Big things this week!

1 comment:

  1. Staci! So true! Thanks for sharing! I love this blog already!!! Keep it up!!D

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