Be thankful for small things

Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16 NASB)

 At some point, many adults have looked at a child playing blissfully and wished they could turn back the clock. Here are a few ways you can recapture some of that childhood magic.
 - Rediscover the world around you. Take a closer look at things that form the backdrop of your days—buds on the tree you pass on your way to work, rays of morning sun through the kitchen window, white clouds against a cerulean sky…
 - Learn something new. Children don’t have time to get into ruts because they’re too busy discovering new things.
 - Reward yourself. Set a goal for the week and pick out a reward for when you reach it. Anticipation is one of the best incentives, and it works at any age.
 - Talk to a child. If you want a fresh perspective, ask a child about almost anything. Wit, wisdom, imagination, hope, pathos—they’ve got it all. Don’t be surprised if you are revisited by some of your own happy childhood thoughts.
 - Take downtime. Your world won’t come crashing down if you stop doing and accomplishing for a few minutes. Relax. Contemplate happy thoughts.
 - Be thankful for small things. A child can be delighted by an inexpensive gift, a chance to go outdoors, a bit of attention, a swing at the park. Think of the little things you enjoy, and give thanks. [1]

 The things which the child loves remain in the domain of the heart until old age. —Khalil Gibran (1883–1931)

[1] Activated Bring Back the Joy