Tinier than tiny

We human beings are so fascinated by magnanimity that we forget to appreciate the beauty of everything that is little. We all pine till we get something huge out of life, an award at work, a huge increment, a palatial house, an expensive car, an even more expensive piece of jewellery, an extravagant lifestyle,… And then we pine again for the next big thing.

 All of us wish for something because we believe achieving that goal would make us happy. We also know that the path that leads to the destination is not an easy one. We willingly accept the challenge and go through all the toil and turmoil. Once we reach the finish line, we feel blessed… we revel in the joy of the moment and then… and then another sparkly thing in the distance catches our eye and we set out on the path that leads to it. We don’t cherish the present success, which we worked so hard for, anymore. All of us are lost in this never ending cycle of sorrow interspersed with only moments of joy. We are so caught up in this race that some of us don’t even notice the tiny reasons that make life worth living.

There are tiny reasons that make us smile, tinier reasons that make us cry & smile at the same time and some really tiny reasons that make us cry over & over again. A baby’s smile, an innocent sorry, crazy friends, the fights of love, a surprise, a childhood memory, a prank, a dance in the rain, the taste of yummy food,… the list can go on & on. One thing we all need to learn is to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Cherish what you already hold in your hands both living and non-living. Love every person in your life with all your heart. Have fun every moment of every day. Live a meaningful life… a life where you are more happy than sad.