"God tests and proves us by the common occurrences of life. It is the little things which reveal the chapters of the heart."
~ Ellen G. White
We recently reflected on "the little
things" but I've come across so many great quotes about them.
So, please let's focus on them again today by being more aware than usual of how we react to the little things that irritate us.
Of course we can simply watch how we react to one little thing after
another.
Or, remembering today's quote - that it is the little things the reveal much about us - we can pause when we feel the upset, take a deep breath, and choose to respond with kindness along with our expression of hurt, anger, fear...whatever the pain.
I'm guessing that I will experience within myself both the watching as it
happens and the mindful pausing. Sometimes the reacting still happens faster than the remembering and choosing for me. Some days more than others. But I'm getting better at it.*
Mindful of the power of little things, let's aim to be generous with little kindnesses today.
For the good of all,
Charlene
* This reminds me of the affirmation: Every day in every way I am getting better, better, and better. Say and claim it today as one way to be kind to yourself.
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