I have found that I really enjoy Instagram more and more. I particularly love my quirky algorithm. It seems to me that each person's algorithm on social media is actually a rather accurate definition of one's personality. Mine is peppered with cute animal videos, particularly cats. It also includes recipes, adorable children, catchy ear worms (trending songs and tunes), and my favorite- spiritual posts. The Christian messages and teachings generally make my day and give me focus.
I recently found a video in my feed that featured an older woman discussing with her family the importance of recognizing special moments.
I was impressed with the gentle reminder of what is important in life. Cherishing special moments. Everyday activities that just happen and can so easily be missed without conscious attention being made. Since watching this video, I have noticed many special moments.
We, as a society, put so much effort into big events, and then share those with others in person and on social media. Events like weddings, vacations, birthdays and anniversaries. Yet what about the acts like sharing a funny event that happened during the course of a day. Playing a board game together, reading a book to a young child, or sharing a bible study with a group of friends. That's a special moment, and one to be noticed when it happens.
In the video, the woman stated that when she experiences these moments, she calls attention to her family or friends with her and says, "This is a special moment." It highlights the delights being shared and brings it to everyone's attention. I would like to embrace this practice. I have been doing it myself, but perhaps I need to call it to attention of others when it happens.
Just a few of my most recent special moments include, strolling through a field of sunflowers with my daughters as we discovered bees busily gathering pollen on their legs so thick they looked as though they were wearing pantaloons. That's a special moment.
Holding a dear friend's three month old baby daughter and hearing the small nursing sounds as she drank a bottle. While also admiring her tiny painted toenails, courtesy of her big sister's request. That's a special moment.
Hugging a huge sequoia tree while on vacation in California, hugging it just because I could and because it smelled so wonderful of fragrant bark and sunshine. This is a special moment.
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God Bless and Hugs for your day!
