Ever notice how small things can seem like a bother to change? Too much work for the reward?
Silly example… Whenever I zoom, I put on a little makeup. I think the definition makes it easier to understand the emotion in the video.
For years I’ve had a scratchy brush for blushing. Every so often I notice the brush is scratchy and a bit annoying, and since I only use the brush 5 minutes or so a week, I’ve never bothered to change it.
I went away for a weekend, and took my makeup with me. When I got home, I couldn’t find that scratchy blush brush. (Side note: I’m sitting here laughing at myself because an article about makeup is the last thing I can imagine! :))
I dug through my catchall drawer in the bathroom and found a different one. One I had the whole time.
It’s fluffy and soft and every time I use this brush, I feel loved and cared for. My mood lifts and I find myself laughing and enjoying the moment.
When I used the scratchy brush, I thought it wasn’t worth $5 for a new one, or that I’d need 5 minutes to rummage through the drawer to see if I had another one. All in all, it was a moment of my life.
Now, noticing how beautiful I feel, I wish I had given myself those moments of joy. Does a minute seem so fleeting and fleeting? Why bother?
Yet in the 3 or so years I’ve used this brush, I’ve spent roughly (3 years x 52 weeks x 5 minutes) = 780 minutes using that scratchy brush that leaves me feeling uncared for and bored. That’s 13 hours! Feel free to check my math because it seems like a long time!
What things do you not change because they are too fleeting? too small?
Even if you use 5 minutes a week, that’s 4.3 hours a year.
Where can you make small changes to help yourself feel loved?
Here are some taps to help you move blocks and make small changes!
Hand Direction: Although it seems trivial and unimportant, what if I could give myself some care and joy?
Although I feel anxious about this, shouldn’t I be strong? What if I could explore being kinder and gentler with myself in the little things?
Although I feel like I don’t have time to do it, and it’s only important for a short time, what if I can do it for my future and all those times I need a boost?
Above the head: Too trivial to think about this!
Eyebrows: I don’t want to bother!
Eye direction: I am very busy!
Under the eyes: It doesn’t matter!
Under the nose: I only use it for a few minutes…
Chin: And there are people with much more difficult and important issues.
Collarbone: Why should I care about this?
Underarm: As for things I will just make it through.
Above the head: Hmm, I know these moments count.
Eyebrows: They add up to hours and weeks.
Eye direction: I want more kindness in my life.
Under the eyes: I know that sometimes it makes me spread kindness.
Under the nose: Waves in the universe!
Chin: I want to feel more loved.
Collarbone: What if this could be worth trying?
Underarm: Can I test with this small change?
Above the head: I just don’t want to endure my life!
Eyebrows: I want more joy!
Eye direction: If this is not trivial?
Under the eyes: What if this is a baby step to more joy and fulfillment?
Under the nose: Small things matter!
Chin: My feelings can be very important!
Collarbone: Maybe I’ll try to make a small change,
Underarm: And notice how it feels.
Above the head: A small test of self-care and love!
Take a deep breath.
Notice how you feel.
Is there one thing you can change that would be a great test in baby steps?
Feel free to hit reply to let us know where you feel inspired to make small changes. Is this your morning mug? Pillow case on your bed? A makeup brush?
If you feel silly or indulged, remember that when we each feel cared for and loved, we have more to share, more to ripple out into the world!
We can’t wait to see what you create!
Warm regards and happy baby steps,
Cathy
P.S kindness To self (and others) a Useful ideas for prosperity. Find kindness here…
