We often spend our lives waiting for the boulders—the massive promotions, the dream houses, or the life-altering milestones. We scan the horizon for the big shifts, forgetting that the ground beneath our feet is made of something much smaller.
Next time you feel like you aren't "there" yet, look down. You’ve likely collected more beautiful little stones than you realize. I can tailor this post further if you tell me:
You don't have to win the lottery to find a beautiful pebble on a walk. Little Stones
Be a "little stone" in someone else’s day through a small act of kindness.
Pay attention to the details of your environment. We often spend our lives waiting for the
A "little stone" is a metaphor for the micro-moments that make up a day. It’s the perfect cup of coffee in a quiet kitchen. It’s the way the light hits the trees at 4:00 PM. It’s a text from a friend that says, "Thinking of you."
The Power of Little Stones: Finding Meaning in the Small Things You’ve likely collected more beautiful little stones than
You don't need a physical jar of rocks (though that’s a lovely idea). "Collecting" little stones is a mental practice: