Little Things…
Greeting dear friends & fellow navigators, & welcome to my world this week. My opening from last
week: ‘Because feelings are loud. They show up fast & demand action.’ In a world constantly celebrating perfection & productivity, it is easy to forget the importance of our own well-being. We get so busy trying to keep up we forget to pause & ask ourselves: What truly makes me happy? What brings light to my days & gives me something to look forward to tomorrow?
Life is deeply unpredictable. Nothing around us lasts forever. People change, moments pass, & even the most beautiful seasons eventually move on. But the happiness we allow ourselves to feel ~ the laughter shared with someone we love, the quiet moments of peace, the small joys to soften our days, stay with us. These memories become anchors. They remind us, even in a world defined by impermanence, there is still meaning, warmth, & beauty worth holding on to.
For a long time, I believed happiness was something I had to postpone. I thought I needed to be more successful, more stable, more “put together” before I allowed myself to enjoy life. Because of my past experiences, I learned to hold myself back. I denied myself the things I loved, convincing myself it was the responsible or “right” thing to do. Over time, this way of living became heavy. It narrowed my perspective & made life feel smaller, quieter, & less colourful. I forgot how to delight in the little things.
Eventually, I learned, slowing down is not a failure: it is a form of care.
It is okay to heal our inner child, to daydream, to enjoy simple pleasures without guilt. Joy does not have to be extravagant to be meaningful. Sometimes, it is found in the ordinary: a good book, your favorite food or drink, a familiar song, a peaceful morning. Choosing happiness does not mean ignoring responsibilities; it means remembering we are human, not machines.
We should treat ourselves with the same kindness we so freely give to the people we love.
Life is short. Do what makes you happy. Dream bravely. Take chances. Listen to your heart.
Still, it is important to be mindful. Ask yourself: Does this help me grow? Does it heal me, or am I simply running away? Understanding our intentions allows joy to become something to truly nourish us.
Sometimes, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to finally give ourselves permission to live the life we once only dreamed about. It rarely happens in big, dramatic ways. Most of the time, it begins quietly, with a feeling you cannot explain & a small nudge toward something to simply feel right. Those little choices you make every day, even the ones seemingly insignificant, slowly add up & shape a life to a feeling of being more honest & more alive.
Time spent feeling good is never time wasted. You do not have to earn rest by burning yourself out first. Joy is not a distraction from life, & peace is not some kind of reward you get at the end. Sometimes, just feeling okay, being present, feeling calm, feeling content, is already more than enough.
So, listen to your heart & honor what it longs for, while still trusting your sense of reason. Ask yourself: How do I want to live? How do I want to remember this life?
Just few observations again dear friends & provide an opinion in my world. Thank you for stopping by, I appreciate your being here. If my journey encourages you also, all is well with my soul.
Looking forward to next week; this is Kenn Butler in Paradise, Nelson with best wishes.
kenn@kennbutler.com
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