The life that happens in overlooked moments

When you look at a flower, you might pay more attention to the bright petals than to the other parts of the flower. But there are many different parts that make a flower complete: the petals, the stem, the leaves, and even the tiny stamens and pistils inside. Each part has a role to play, and even though some parts are small and often overlooked, they are just as important as the bright petals. Our lives are much longer than the life of a flower, but when you consider the smaller experiences that make the whole…the moments we allow ourselves to deeply feel an emotion, experiences where we gain clarity, or an unexpected lesson that ends up making a difference..they are a part of the larger experiences we have in life, too. By themselves, they may seem like fleeting moments, however, these small parts are like all of those details that help the flower grow and thrive. Try to notice the small details in life wherever you can find them…especially the ones that aren’t as tangible, such as letting yourself feel or taking a moment to reflect. For it’s not just the big, tangible moments that are a part of the whole story. Continuing to notice the small details matters, too. – Morgan Harper Nichols