"Many lose the small joys
in the hope for the big happiness."
Pearl S. Buck
Years ago, I was zipping down the interstate to get to my job. I was strategizing about how I would distribute my time to meet all of my expectations. Tension and pressure were already gathering in my shoulders, neck, and head.
As I turned my head to remove a kink from my neck, time felt like it came to a complete stop. My eyes fell upon the enormous sun positioned in the most beautiful blue sky. The beauty overpowered all thought, and my mouth released one word ... Allah. In that moment, I was cocooned with all that was holy.
Daily life is filled with small joys if we but take the time to notice. Some may momentarily entertain us, but there are those impacting our memories forever. In the race one runs to reach goals, allow for brief moments to catch a glimpse of joy to escort us on our way.
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