Not just a song
Bigger ain’t better
Humans have always liked grandiose spectacles. Think circuses, dinosaurs, bouncy houses, SUVs or jewelry. We like big stuff. They are easier to see. And seeing what we have is like a free way to show off. But when we get around to stating what we treasure, humans like to cite those small wonders. Babies, caviar, bikinis and braincells are all appreciated. There is something for everyone. The tiniest blade of grass can be so pretty. A fallen bird’s wing on the sidewalk catches attention due to it being unusual. But there are things we can’t see. The effect of wind on trees is real, but it can’t be seen without the tree. Love can be felt in the heart, but it’s trapped inside our beating organ. Music can be big as in loud or soft as in small. A gentle touch on my cat’s neck can morph into a full-blown petting need if he decides that it is required. The trick to sizing up whether something is big or small is really in how precious it is. This is where things get tricky. What I want to hold onto closely may not be what someone else wants to cling to. That is actually what gives everything its value. If the big display creates some discomfort, the right-sized one works well. The hardest thing to determine is the degree of what is needed. Go big or go home. Not necessarily.
Take Five
Each week this year, read through the suggestions and see how they call out to you.
- Do you feel your tiny heart beating?
- What are you trying to avoid what is too much to bear or figure out why it is too much?
- How do you go about keeping life manageable?
- How can you change your preferences?
- What do you do to right size you?
Come back each day to see if something changes about the effect of an activity. Repeat choices to identify different thoughts. You are not the same person every day. Your life shouldn’t be either.
Live Alive
