Yes, no. I’m not sure that the little things are so little. They seem little when we’re busy filling our lives with sh*t, and missing every single second of it. But there’s mind-blowing complexity to even the most simple of things, like a cup of tea.
But, like @Seek_Kolinahr, I am a parent. The little things that I can appreciate are often related to them, since I have very little time to myself. In some ways, this makes my quiet moments more precious. But there is nothing less amazing about experiencing those little things with kids. I spent yesterday playing in the snow with my kids. They had built a snow fort and were proud to show it off. It had rooms and an oven, and they were “baking” cakes and cookies. When we came inside, we spent the afternoon playing games and creating art. I even had a chance to play chess with my 8-year-old. It was a perfect day.
@Cruiser: “I am a detail oriented person and if you take the time to stop and look at something anything and visually take in every last little detail you will see some amazing things. I like to take close up photography for just that reason.”
I used to take photos as well. I found that I would try to take photos of things from a perspective that I usually don’t see them. The process of taking the photo – getting down on the ground, seeking unique perspectives, getting close, etc – allowed me to really see things for the first time. My photos were shit, but the experience I had taking them was amazing.