The "Little Things" in Life

As time goes by, we often hear about the "little things in life." I call them "the subtleties". Growing up Roman Catholic and being integrated into the Catholic school system was a great experience and I am very fortunate to have had that opportunity. Throughout my childhood, I was taught to call upon the Lord, praise him, thank him, and ask for his blessings. How often are we asked to LISTEN for God's answer.

When one calls upon the Lord,

There is no immediate reply.

There will be no angels harping,

or parting of the sky.

With God, it's often subtleties,

tiny acts of grace,

to try to create happiness

and restore a smiling face.

These graces often overlooked,

options never seen.

The Devil sneaks into the mind.

I'll tell you what i mean:

The mind is an everlasting space

to think and grow and love.

Only used correctly 

when following the man up above.

The Devil leads you to temptation,

to a life of sin.

But when you hear the CALL OF GOD,

you will always win.

As you view your life, the first things that you think of are the obvious ones. You see your friends, your family, schoolwork, duties at work, and the stresses in your life. More often than not, you forget about the little things in life, "the subtleties". There is more to life than the obvious. Subtleties are often taken for granted. As I began the year of 2011, things were nowhere near ideal. I continued to ask why things were the way they were, how things got that far, and if things would improve. I was calling to God but I was not looking for the subtleties. We must find happiness in our health, love in the smile of a stranger, and care in the greeting hug of a friend. More importantly than noticing "the subtleties" in YOUR life, be a part of creating subtleties for others.

<3 Al