The Power of the Little Moments

Can you remember the last time you truly paused to appreciate the little things? I mean, those little things in life.

One sunny day at the beach in the Netherlands this summer, I suddenly did.

I was sitting there, with my friends and family. The beach, sun, sea, fun, and chatter all around me, super relaxed. Next to us sat an older couple, tanned and content under their parasol. They lay there, simply enjoying life and each other.

At one point, the woman stood up. You could tell she was the one who wanted to take a stroll along the sea. Her husband followed, a little less smooth, but with a big grin. She waited patiently for him. Together they walked on. Then they stopped, and their gestures showed they were wondering if they could leave their things behind like that. We waved that we would keep an eye on them. Relieved, they smiled and walked on, slowly, step by step, talking and enjoying themselves.
I watched them as they walked along the seashore. Their natural togetherness was beautiful to see, touching in its pace (really slow, yet loving). How simple a beautiful moment can be. When I looked around, I saw I wasn't the only one. Everyone in our group was looking at them, with the same smile.

It was such a small thing, yet it felt special.

Because this is what life is really about: those little things you so often overlook. Looking at each other lovingly. Waiting for each other. Trusting that everything will turn out alright.

"He who doesn't honor the small is not worthy of the great."

That day on the beach, I fully understood what that proverb truly means.

In fact, the entire holiday was like that, full of small, beautiful moments. You just have to be willing and able to see them.

When was the last time you smiled like that?
A little from within, grateful that you were allowed to see it, with soft eyes and an inner smile, like the Chinese say so beautifully and lovingly?

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