There are moments that can feel like they are not very important. They come unannounced, engulfed in their normalcy, almost too easy to see. It could be a break between activities, a catchphrase, or even a few lines of dialogue that are even lighthearted. Such moments tend to fade into the day, but they may be leaving a light warmth behind. In retrospect, sometimes it seems that those simple seconds had something additional, although it was difficult to define it then. Nevertheless, they are able to slow things down to make the day more complete, less stressful or more authentic. Meaning, apparently, can be silent in little places.
A morning that started like any other
It is possible that the day started as usual with no excitement or plans. Nevertheless, the quiet beginning still seemed to me like a steady one. There was no big deal, but even the simplicity of it appeared to have a hushed sense of balance.
Noticing the light in the room
Light that is cast over a long known distance may be different. It may be the inclination or the silence it brings. The room is at that point less hurried, almost beckoning a rest that does not require anything.
A small pause between tasks
The day has short breaks that tend to remain unnoticed. It can be relaxing to take a breath between one activity and another. It may not resolve anything, but it gives a soft reset and proceeds.
A simple sound that stood out
It is possible to feel comfortable with a sound that one already knows. It could be noise imminent or one at a distance. It can be mysteriously soothing, and one can be at home.
Feeling present without trying
Presence comes without effort sometimes. Some desire is to concentrate and ponder. It just happens. Things go slack in that space, and the moment is contented with itself.
A routine action feels different
It can be new to do something that has been done a hundred times before. The act has not taken a different form, but the consciousness has. Even that small deviation can make the banal seem strangely insightful.
The comfort of familiarity
Commonplace objects tend to be forgotten. Nevertheless, the time comes when they become comforting to them again. Even the brief feeling of knowing where you are can be a solid and grounding experience.
A calm in the middle of the noise
And even on a busy day, a quiet spot may be found. It can be a few seconds long, but it can make everything easier. The difference in itself can be an inexpressibly significant one.
A change in mood without any reason
Sometimes moods are not explained by any apparent reason. A lighter feeling may manifest itself surprisingly. It does not need explanation. One need not get far in order to enjoy the moment.
Letting go of the need to rush
Sometimes the desire to hurry is momentarily removed. During that break, the day is not so demanding. A natural pace may help the moment to become more truthful.
A quiet sense of gratitude
Appreciation is not always accompanied by emotions of greatness. It can be subtle and calm. It may just be the simple acceptance that things are all right, at least at this particular time, in normal life.
Realizing that nothing needed to change
At that time, it might not have been the desire to repair or make anything better. This was enough to accept things as they were. The acceptance may come with a surprising ease.
Carrying the moment forward
Something little might linger even after the moment. It does not require attention, but colors the remaining day easily. Such everyday experiences can have a subtle influence on the way we proceed.
