Day One

This marks day one of my (hopefully) daily recordings of the small things that happen on a daily basis, which inspire and influence me.  I feel lucky to have inherited or developed the ability to see into the nooks and crannies that are often overlooked, finding true inspiration in the small things that happen everyday, which when viewed as a greater whole, create a better understanding of our world and our human experience.

It is hard to slow down in the 21st century, and it is even harder to create meaning and find a purpose in a world that is flooded with information, technology, and knowledge.  I find solace in the little things that make each day unique; the conversations with grocery clerks, the compliments given or received by strangers, when an often disinterested student really wows me, when I see a father and son playing catch in the front yard, or any seemingly inconsequential event that makes me smile and happy to be alive.

I find solace in reading about others who share these experiences and pleasures, making me feel connected.  I find solace is knowing that I can do the same.