Small things

Last night I spent 15 minutes completely absorbed and amused with watching the geckos that reside on my stoop. While I was watching their antics an old saying rang out in my head, "Small things amuse small minds". The old intended insult made me stop and think. In today's fast paced world is the "insult" still relevant? Today there are so many "big" things that occupy our days, we are in a constant state of dealing with whatever life feels to throw at us. Today, the "small" things in life are the precious little breaks that we need to keep our sanity. After my 15 minute session of watching the geckos @ play I felt better; I was able to easily curl up and sleep where I would usually be lying awake. Of late my life has been consumed with handling the big things; everyday has blurred into the next in an endless flow of just getting things done. My 15 minutes last night  has reminded me that the small things also need some attention. I think I need more balance in my life, I need to let the small things amuse me so that the big things don't drive me crazy. Every morning you wake is a morning that can change your life, sometimes you just have to decide that it will.