Look for the Little Things

I caught myself sitting by the window in my bedroom this morning, watching the world instead of just opening the blinds and getting on with things. It wasn't planned, it wasn't on purpose, it was just that my world is greening and there is so much to see. 

The maple across the alleyway is setting its seed.  The long fronds of its inflorescence draped down looking a bit like there is a fairy floating in a fabulous dress at the end of each branch.  The buds on the poplars are looking ready to burst. They hint at green.  The cherry buds are looking rounder everyday, getting ready to burst into flowers and joy.  I have no doubt the bugs and bees are waiting as eagerly as I.  It is all such a wonder.  

We spend our lives busy, going here and there so that one day we can just relax.  We drive ourselves nuts preparing for the good life we will have later.  But what about now?  What about seeing all the wonder that is happening at this moment.  All those small things are the things we really need for work like balance or whatever the buzzword is now.  

Look to the little things in the world. Look at the small.    

I think that is part of what makes knitting so fascinating.  It's a small thing.  Each stitch is just a couple movement with some very simple tools and some cordage.  Do it for a while and you clothe yourself.  It's a very small thing that creates big impact in life.