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I can think of three ways that small stuff is a big deal, how about you?

In last week’s post, Lost in the Small Stuff, PattiAnn acknowledged the deep truth of this statement:

Life is lived mostly in the small stuff.

— Cyndi

Her post struck a chord with me and I’m compelled to play it out for you this week.

Don’t Sweat (Some) Small Stuff

Rather than allowing hurts and setbacks to deter us, it’s certainly true that we do well to remember Richard Carlson’s mantra, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”  And also his corollary, “It’s all small stuff.”   We need to let go of those things that hurt and hold us back; we need to find a way to move on because dwelling on the negative just drags us down. Carlton’s mantra can help in the process. (And thanks to one of our readers, Innes, for reminding me about the importance of this now-a-cliché!)

But Do Sweat These!

But, oh how I miss the small stuff of my life-shared-with-my-late-husband.  (There’s soooooooooo much irony in that “term’ – you see, I was always the late one; he was always the ON-TIME one.)  My days are filled with nostalgic reminders of small stuff moments:

• At church the man in front of me put his hand on his wife’s shoulder… and I remembered how good that gentle touch felt.  Such a small, simple, loving gesture.  I really miss the casual hand-holding while we walked together… Small stuff we did so easily and mindlessly.  When you feel the urge to touch family in comfort and love, do.  It matters. Continue reading » What’s the Big Deal about Small Stuff?