Look for the Little Things

I can remember as kids, when we would travel to see family that lived about 4 hours away we would pass the time playing games. One such game was the first person to see a Volkswagen Beetle would yell punch bug and punch the others in the shoulder/arm. Needless to say, we stayed alert looking for the next one so we were the puncher, not the punchee 😅. Being the youngest, I sat in the middle of my brother and sister which tended to mean I often had 2 sore arms. We did get just a little carried away with those punches on occasion, LOL.

Riding along this weekend I saw a VW Beetle and those memories came flooding back. I realized that to this day I am very in tune to looking for those cute little cars. As I thought more about that, I decided that I’m going to start a similar game with my granddaughters any time I take them somewhere. I think I won’t include the punching part though and I will have them watch for motorcycles, not Beetles. Maybe they will then be more likely to watch for motorcycles when they’re old enough to drive. So many times we hear of accidents and the response is simply, “I didn’t see him/her.” Anything we can do to raise awareness is a good thing.

We live in a world where often it’s believed bigger is better and that’s where the focus tends to be. Have you ever heard someone say they didn’t see a tractor trailer? I haven’t. Personally as I get older, I’m learning to appreciate those little things more. I’ve enjoyed the beauty of sunsets so much more since I’ve been riding as well as the every day scenery like I recently shared with you all in my last rambling.

Sunday I had considered going on a long afternoon ride but someone little changed that. When my granddaughter said she wanted to come home with grandma there was no better reason to change my plans. Hearing her say, “I want you”, or “Love you” means more than anything to this grandma! It may seem like something little to some, but it’s huge to me and nothing else compares.

I did get in a short ride after she went home and it was just icing on the cake. The weather was perfect, the foliage was beautiful, and the sunset was amazing. The trees were dressed in yellows, reds and a bit of orange. The sunset was different shades of yellow, red and orange as well as some clouds that added even more beauty mixed in with the blue skies and other colors. Days like this are what life’s all about. God, family and enjoying His beautiful artwork while I ride. When all the little pieces of life fall in place it’s absolutely amazing and words cannot truly describe it effectively. It was almost a perfect weekend I must admit.

Have you ever noticed how sometimes it’s something small that can push us over the edge, yet also something small that can turn everything around? More proof that the littlest things can make a tremendous difference. That being said, it also means we can make a difference in someone’s day by just the little things, like a simple smile, a biker wave, or allowing someone out into traffic.

As we begin a new week, let’s all try to say a kind word to one another and smile, those 2 small gestures alone can make the world a better place. You never really know what someone else is going through or how something that seems small can create a big reaction or make a positive impact.

James 3:4-5
Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.
Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!