Finding Joy in the Small Moments: The Key to Enjoying Life.
Life can be busy, chaotic, and unpredictable, and it's easy to get caught up in the rush of it all. But in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, it's important to take a step back and appreciate the small moments that make life worth living. Enjoying life isn't just about achieving big goals and milestones, it's about finding joy in the simple things that surround us every day.
Appreciating the small moments in life can be as simple as taking a few moments to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning (even thou I don’t drink coffee, but you did get the point) or going for a walk in the park on a sunny day. These small moments may seem insignificant, but they can have a profound impact on our overall happiness and well-being.
Since I came here in China in 2018, big part of the reason I enjoy staying here and keep renewing the contract to stay one more year is because I am taking the time to make friends with the students and participate in some innocent activities with the students, like walking in the playground, recording a TikTok video with them or like back in 2018 when I was taking lesson with hip hop, but could not learn anything at all. When we appreciate the small moments in life, we are more likely to feel content and fulfilled, even if our lives aren't exactly how we imagined them to be.
Another way to enjoy life is to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness involves being present in the moment and paying attention to our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. By practicing mindfulness, we can learn to savor the small moments in life and fully immerse ourselves in the present moment.
In addition to mindfulness, it's also important to cultivate positive relationships with the people around us.
Finally, enjoying life is about finding balance. It's important to pursue our goals and ambitions, but we also need to take time to relax and recharge. This can mean taking a day off work to do something fun or simply taking a few minutes each day to meditate or practice self-care.
In conclusion, enjoying life is about appreciating the small moments that make life worth living. By building positive relationships, and finding balance, we can find joy and fulfillment in even the most ordinary moments of life. So take a deep breath, look around, and savor the small moments that make life so sweet.
Article by Marcelo Gameiro
Published 13 May 2023