January 24

When you create room to focus on the small things in life that are worth noticing, you create room for new insights and perspectives to take shape in your daily life. By being the one who pays attention, you become more open to the possibilities of what good might be possible, right here, not only for yourself but also for others.

While it may seem challenging to practice this in a busy life, you will find that a practical approach lies in recognizing and building upon the ways you are already doing this. Whether you are having to make decisions, working with other people, engaged in creative work, or simply present in your daily interactions, you are cultivating skills and awareness in subtle but significant ways. These everyday moments, though they may seem small, are where meaningful connections flourish. There is more than one way to be “present.”

By acknowledging the value in these experiences and the growth they represent, you allow yourself to appreciate the hidden value in everyday moments and continue to build upon them in ways that truly matter. Be the one who pays attention, however you can, and do this by remembering that there might be ways you are already paying attention in small ways that you can be proud of and continue to build upon in ways that truly matter.