It’s the Little Things

Dear Reader

Yep. It’s the little things, the little things that could make a difference. We all know that there’s a lot of bad things going on in the world. From wars and rumors of wars, to political animosity, to health crises. I currently have way too many friends who are confronting serious health problems. It’s easy to feel helpless. It’s easy to feel like my presence or expression of concern doesn’t make a difference.

This weekend, I volunteered at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival. It’s the 17th year of this local event, an event I’ve been associated with in various ways since the very first year. This year, my tasks were very simple, so it was easy. I did what I needed to do, and found myself smiling at almost everyone I came across. And I think that made a difference. The festival gets lots of feedback from the artists about the friendliness and helpfulness of the volunteers. I came away feeling gratified by having done something useful, something that seems to make a difference.

I’ve been around long enough to know that we can’t know the ultimate results of our actions. Life is too complex, and results are comprised of so many factors. But, I’ve also been around enough to know that little things—a smile, a helping hand, patience, forbearance, a pause—can make a big difference. The difference might be for someone else, or it might even be for ourselves.

As usual, I’d love for you to join me in exploring little movements that add up to big differences in how we move and how we feel. Our ongoing Tuesday Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes are still Free Pay As You Wish.

And if you’d like to explore what you can do with superfine merino fibers, please join me at the Jung Center of Houston, on Saturday, April 30, for Magical Felt Vessels. It really is fun—and magical.

Here’s a heads-up: I’m going to take another little break: no classes during the first half of May.

Enjoy the little things, and see if you notice differences—large or small.