The small things

I don’t want to have to worry about my adolescents worrying about my twenties and being anxious about what will surely happen.

I simply want to be in the now, and I’ve been causing myself distress by worrying about what will happen in the future, who I will fall in love with, what I will fall in love with, and my role in this crowded world. It infiltrated my thoughts and wreaked havoc on my soul. Life is truly unpredictable and uncontrollable; no one can anticipate what will happen tomorrow or in 20 years. 

Just be present in the moment. The truth is that life will go on without you one day.

Worrying isn’t going to make things better. I’d rather spend time with the people I have faith in to give me life. We frequently ignore the small blessings bestowed upon us throughout our brief stay in this world. We get caught up in irrational squabbling and lose sight of the fact that every second is important and meaningful. Consider how delicate our lives are, and how easily they can be shattered at any time. Learn to enjoy the small pleasures in life, such as a beautiful sunset or the ability to go for a stroll. My anxiety has been completely alleviated by living a life of gratitude. We frequently question why so many people that appear as unfortunate are the most joyful. But, in reality, I believe it is being grateful for the small things that make you happy, the qualities that cannot be replaced. It’s the small things, I believe.

Shana Okayama