At night when you close your eyes and try to remember all the things that made you smile or laugh throughout the day, what can you think of?
Very often, the things that bring a smile to your face in day to day life are very tiny and simple. These little things were the reason that made you happy at some point in your life, and they will continue to do so.
We encounter these little things almost every day. Over the years, these even start defining us as a person. Sometimes people might remember you by your little habits; a tea-lover, health-conscious, reader, or “filmy” because of your love for Bollywood movies.
As we transition into adulthood, we often get a lot in very complex and more significant questions of life. Questions like, “how can I have a successful life,” “what is the meaning of life,” “how am I supposed to fulfill my responsibilities,” make a home in our mind.
We are often reminiscent of how simple childhood used to be. Maybe childhood is carefree because the things that used to make us happy were not so complicated? An outing with mom-dad, watching a favorite serial on TV, eating ice-creams in summer vacations, playing with friends in the parks, having fun on your favorite rides, all this used to make us happy. Is it possible to find happiness in simple things and be an adult simultaneously?
Naturally, adulthood is going to be served with complementary challenges that seem complicated.
So, if we already have complicated problems, then why not at least keep our happiness basic and straightforward!
Being happy doesn’t take much, but sometimes we misunderstand it. We often get trapped in the glamour that comes our way, forget that the fundamental essence of happiness might lie in very simple incidents or things. We fail to realize that it doesn’t take worldly pleasures to be happy. Yeah, it might make us happy at the moment, but it will perish in the long run.
Once a person achieves a materialistic goal, the story doesn’t end there. The branding of joy and satisfaction has been an ancient business. They make it look like owning their product is going to be the only thing that you need to complete your life. But that’s not true. Whenever you achieve it, you aspire for more, and that, my friend, is a vicious cycle.
As it turns out, in this constant race of running behind the glamour, we have somewhere forgotten the roots or rather basics of happiness.
It’s essential to pay attention to the little things that play a big role in your life. Here are a few reasons why one should pay attention to the basics in life:
- They can be meaningful and valuable.
When treated with proper attention, they can even lead us to think philosophically. Smelling the food your mom is cooking might help you realize what you were missing when you lived in a hostel.
- They can change your mood.
For example, you love little things that sipping a cup of hot coffee or tea in your favorite spot on the balcony can help lighten your mood if you are feeling low. Appreciating the simplicity and beauty of these things will give you a different outlook.
- Little Things can strengthen your relationships.
Small things like bringing flowers for your partner, packing a cute note with the lunch, going on evening walks with friends, singing your favorite songs together, or laughing on an inside joke, can make a difference. These are not your ‘spectacular moments’ but ‘cute little comfy’ moments.
Remember, big moments don’t happen very often. It’s the little moments that take up most of the space. So, make sure to make those babies count!
- They can help you understand yourself better.
Like I mentioned earlier that these things shape us. On a serious note, they might reveal our strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes and define who we are.
- They eventually lead to bigger things.
It is not every day that you land a great job, or a scholarship, or get married. These little things that you did in your relationship lead you to marriage, or your hard work and sacrifices lead you to that fantastic job or college that you have now.
Ralph Waldo Emerson has said, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” So, these bigger things are the destination and little things your journey.
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