And today

I’m reminding
myself that
life really is best
lived
in the
tiny details.
That first sip of a great
cup of coffee. That
quick chat with
a friendly stranger.
That moment
when things
“just” feel
nice.

Yeah, the BIG highs
are fantastic. In most
lives though, they
tend to be quite few, and
far between.
Leaving a wasteland
of average days and moments,
to be contended with, and to
blossom into
meaning.

Life is for living, at multiple
speeds, after all. And days of
cruising can bring
joy and
wonder.
There’s a trick
though, as one
has to dig deeper. And
be more present, and
in some ways, a lot more
determined, to uncover the
tiny gems hidden inside
these in-between days.

Yet being able to make
sense and
meaning out of these,
unlocks
a wonderful, simple
life,
in the end.

~Lu