Day 83 - Little Things

Since the first time I heard this song, I absolutely loved it.  I am the type of person who can appreciate the grand gestures and the over-the-top stuff... but my heart resides, rests, and rejoices in the little things.  The first verse of the song speaks to the desire to find the "grand things" in life but realizing that the best the world can offer might not compare to the comfort of your own stuff - "Been around the whole world, still ain't seen nothing like my neighborhood, and of all the fancy satin and silk, my white cotton feels so good."
And I appreciate that even in the music video, she has moments of the little things mixed in with her busy "Hollywood" life, showing that no matter how glamorous or famous you are, a truly aware person will still appreciate the little things and remain grounded.  I believe that's why she says, "Running round in circles, lost my focus, lost sight of my goal. I do this for the love of music not for the glitter and gold."  For any real musician who loves the craft more than the fame, I think money can always tempt, but they will always find their way back to the heart of why they do what they do.  And this can be true for any profession where money/fame enter into the mix and push us to perform to receive instead of doing what we do out of our heart.
My favorite line, aside from the chorus, is "Got everything that I pray for, even a little more."  This is so true.  I was reflecting just a few minutes ago, and I had to shed a tear, because I am ridiculously blessed.  One of my girls has been under the weather lately, so I decided to come visit her.  Well, when I arrived, 2 of my other girls were there, and I was in Heaven.  As I snuggled with one of my girls and listened to the others talk, watching them interact, a tear slipped from my eye.  These ladies are so precious to me, and it's not because of the big things, because there are no big things.  They're precious to me, because we can be ourselves and it is in the little things that we operate and bless each other.  Whether it's the fact that I can always count on a good snuggling session (my love language is physical touch), the kiss on the boo boo, the fashion consultation, the fellowship, the disclosures, or the way we just know... "it's the little things and the joy they bring."
So cherish the little things in your life - be they the people who bless you just by breathing, the colors of the sky as the sun rises and sets, getting a parking space close to where you're going, or anything that makes you smile because it's just what you need and it's on time.