The Little Things

The little things are the big things.  This I believe is true.

I also believe that it’s easy to lose sight of this in our pursuit of modern success and wealth.  Studies have shown that whilst wealth can give us access to whatever we want, whenever we want it, it can also undermine our ability to enjoy the simple and little things in life.

As I always say, money is the tool.  Money is how we can be free.  Money is how we can change the world.  Money is power. 

If we achieve great wealth and then we lose the pleasure that comes from savouring a piece of chocolate, or from seeing the sun go down (or come up), or from the kind words of a stranger, then we have lost our way.  We have lost our grounding.

Every once in a while, we need to step back, take stock, and be grateful for the little things in life.  And I write this on Thanksgiving, so it’s the perfect day.

I asked my Mum, my sisters and my sister-in-law to give me three little things that bring them pleasure in life.  Many messages later, we had this list:

·        Seeing your children engrossed in their own world

·        Clean washing hanging on the line (this is a British thing)

·        Hearing the wind in the trees

·        The first cup of tea (or coffee) of the day

·        Curling up in a good spot with a great book

·        Clean sheets on the bed

·        Real, belly-hurting laughter

·        Winter walks, summer walks, any type of walk

·        Lifting weights

·        Pottering in the garden

·        Glass of wine with friends

·        Maltesers (the ‘lighter than ordinary chocolate’ chocolate)

·        Cuddles with the hubby or the kids

·        Rain when you are snuggled in bed

·        A really good hair day

·        Getting a card or letter in the post

·        A white world

·        Autumnal leaves scrunching under your feet

·        Making mincemeat for Christmas (again, a British thing)

·        A real fire crackling in the hearth

·        Really good dark chocolate

·        Sand between your toes

·        The warm sun on your back

·        Having the whole family together in one room

This is our family.  I am sure you can think of many others.

As we work together to build and maintain enduring, meaningful wealth, don’t forget the little things.  I promise in the end, they will be the big things.

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.”

— Cicero

Georgie

georgie@libertywealth.ky