It's the small things in life that really matter.

written by Rhiannon Rees - Nibbana Healing Spa

Articles © Whistler Question newspaper

“Our lives are not

determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.” (Anon.)

Who doesn’t like snowflakes? I am sitting here with my friend, Bronwyn and we are talking about snowflakes. She is 12. When I was 12 I didn’t have half the wisdom of this peaceful, gentle soul. Will the next generation bring forth more sparkly light into this world? Will the next generation be able to care for Mother Earth in a way that we have not been able to? So many questions and the answers are germinating in the minds and hearts of very young spirits. Will the next generation have more consciousness? Will they be able to recognize beauty rather than catch it in their hands and see it melt away like a silvery snowflake. Can things be left untouched? Beauty does not need to be owned or controlled beauty can just be. Will this ever happen?

In the world that we live in today, there is such a need for us to be more conscious, to think with our hearts not our heads. So many times in our day to day life we make choices based on what is easy, not on what is right, true or best. When we make the choice to take the easy route, then we are failing ourselves and not challenging ourselves to be better people. The right and easy choices can seem more difficult or more time consuming but they are truly more nurturing, and beneficial for our lives and for the lives of the unborn and those to come after. It’s the small things in life that count and deserve the most attention, because they all come together to form the big picture. Kind of like how all snowflakes are made of the same substance yet all take on different designs. Looking at a single snowflake in a snowman is like singling out an individual from the crowd.

So as I am walking through the the snow completely drenched, a solitary snowflake touches my nose, just like a feather lightly caressing my face. In this instant, a dream like wave washes through my body and this is simply from a snowflake melting on my nose. What things are you not aware of in your own life because they are so small, that they seem so insignificant?

Today as you are going about your daily life, why not take the extra time to think about the decisions that you make and how they affect all of our lives. These decisions can include everything from what you put in your mouth, to the clothes that you buy, the insignificant purchases that you make and the groceries that you purchase at your local store. If everyone made one conscious choice each day, the worldwide ripple effect would be exponential. Recently my friend Paul reminded me to use my own travel mug rather than the disposable cups provided at any café. This may only be a small decision but it makes me feel better about the choices I make and will continue to make. What small choices will you make today that will change the world for our children tomorrow? (Appreciation for the help from Bronwyn Green.)