small things in life .....

We always look at the bigger picture, but it is the small little things that make us happy. Life is a journey of pretty little moments bringing a smile to our face .Childhood is a treasure box of all such small memories, i think that's why children are always happy, because as children we enjoy the small things in life and the big picture always follows by attracted to your happiness.Its sad that we don't have time for these small things anymore or don't value them any more.


As the popular poem we learnt in school---

W. H. Davies

Leisure

WHAT is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?—
No time to stand beneath the boughs,
And stare as long as sheep and cows:
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass:
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night:
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance:
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began?
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.


ahhh (sigh),, does it ring any bell? Its never late, so i , myself decided to break the pattern of mundane activities and enjoy the little things coming throughout the day. Words are not sufficient to explain the feeling of satisfaction and content the little things give me and it instantly cheers up my day and i feel happier and a better person. :) :) (power of small , i guess )Life is in details -- right, so these details are the little things and little joys and gestures which spruce up life.


This is a list of small little things i do which makes my life wonderful. I believe you live once so live fully, with no regrets. Without missing any moment.

• Smiling smiling and loads of smiling. give a smile to the people you meet (even strangers)and see the effects, worth it... :)
• listening to my favorite songs.
• getting wet in the first rain.
• having panipuris.
• sharing a cup of cutting chai from the cart in rains,
• Enjoying pakoras
• reading my favorite book while sipping coffee.
• picnic with friends and family
• outdoor lunch( spreading the rug on the grass, and sharing food , laughter, gossip, giggles and memories with your loved ones .
• Playing with my pet.
• Hug your friends and family. Its awesome.
• Saying I love you and listening to it from your loved one many times in a day.
• 15 minutes of yoga or meditation.
• Listening to the chirping of birds.
• Playing board games on  lazy afternoon.
• Having a long shower, remember the shower or bathing commercials from childhood.(relive)
• calling up a friend
• Intimate small moments with your loved one.
• a cup or carton of ice cream. lol
• Watching your favorite serial/ cartoon/movie from childhood.
• a swim.
• a walk in the park
• candyfloss
• my friends
• staring at the stars
• family dinners
• a drive
• dressing up.
• visit to the zoo
• a cup of coffee
• a candle light dinner
• a BBQ with friends
• a balloon
• share a big bar of chocolate
• sitting by the beach
• dipping your feet in the river
• watch the sunset

small things which cost little but mean lots..


 


what makes me happy--- just a glimpse ...




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ICE  (S)CREAM ...........

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COFFEE WITH BOOKS

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THANDA MATLAB BARAF GOLA

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SMILEYYY...

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WATER BUBBLES ...

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BBQ --- YUMMY

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SWEET TOOTH

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HAMMERING YOU ....

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DIPPING MY FEET IN THE RIVER ...

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PAAN BENARASWALA

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ENJOYING THE PEACE AND WAVES ON THE BEACH

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SMALL AGAIN ....

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WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN... PLAYING HOUSIE ...

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FLOWER ME UP ... MATCHING ,,,, TADA!






AND THE LIST GOES ON .........


I think this holds true for fashion and style also ...

Instead of trying to get the big things , buy small things more often as in accessories, thrift buys, headgear, bags , which will not only enhance the outfit, but also give it a new look every time you experiment with different set of accessories..  

one dress can have so many different looks with different add ons....

so buy the little things and make your day happier and your look peppier...

American Apparel collection...

to view the entire collection and buy it, click here

so enjoy the little things in life as they make the bigger picture..

let me know how did you like it and what are your favorite small things that make you happy.

BTW i forgot to tell you your small little comments make my day and make me very happy, so keep commenting..

xoxo

bhakti