It's No Small Thing...

It is no small thing to trust the tiny things in life. How many times have you heard me say that! I might sound like a broken record, but the more I focus on appreciating little things, I discover the bigger things seem to work out.

For instance, I trust the moment I spend stroking Lilly the cat’s soft fur, her purring a gentle vibration against my hand, as I feel her tiny chest rise and fall with each breath. I try to align my breaths with hers - hopeless task - she breathes too fast! Instead, I enjoy taking long, slow, deep breaths. The kind that fill my lungs and soothe my mind. They are a refrain that quiet the noise within, slow my heartbeat, and bring me to a state of peaceful tranquillity.

I trust the times I’m shocked to discover so many jobs left undone. All at once I realise I’ve spent too much time attempting to calm my mind! So much so, I have forgotten to give the dogs their vitamins or even taken my own. I’ve ignored my email and most certainly shied away from social media platforms and the rabbit holes they can take me down.

Perhaps it is better to trust the snoring of my dogs as they lie squeezed into one small bed, layered one on top of the other. Zara has never had any respect for anyone else’s space. She barges through doors, attempts to eat Ella’s food from her bowl and has now landed herself upon Ella who lay quietly asleep. These two old ladies are my constant companions and at 15 and 11 years old who knows how much longer they will be my shadows or, second lieutenants, as my husband calls them.

But finally, I trust you dear reader, so appreciative that you are taking the time to read my words. Maybe I will see you reflected in the light of a comment and I will send you love and appreciation for your time and care. Thank you; I trust my love for you…