Every Little Thing, A Joy—A Beauty Forever

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A steaming hot cup of filter coffee,  
just the way you like it,  
on a rainy day.  
The rich aroma of coffee,  
and the sweet smell of wet earth  
filling your breath,  
enriching your senses…  


That much-needed,  
surprise foot rub  
from a loved one,  
and a hearty chatter  
at the end of a tiringly long day.  

When your little boy snuggles  
close to you in the most awkward,  
zigzag position while in deep sleep,  
and mumbles a groggy, "I love you, Maa," 
with an arm around your neck...  


The most random, unexpected, sloppy kiss  
from your toddler,  
who’s still in the process of learning it,  
but finds a reason to try her shot,  
then breaks into a happy giggle,  
clapping her little hands in glee,  
overjoyed at your surprised reaction…  

A soothing warm shower,  
caressing your weary body,  
as the water currents dance over your skin,  
relieving your muscles,  
working like magic,  
as tensions dissolve into the steam,  vanishing into thin air.  


The sound of water  
drowning out the noise of the world—  
just the therapy you need  
to revive yourself.  

When you receive a sudden, unexpected  
call from a long-lost friend,  
reminding you of a favorite memory,  
traveling with you back in time,  
reliving that moment  
as if it were yesterday…  

When the school announces a holiday  
for some unexpected reason,  
and you get to sleep in with your little one,  
snuggling close,  
smiling at the thought  
of avoiding the early morning chaos.  


When you catch your partner gazing at you,  
your eyes lock for a fleeting moment,  
a silent conversation,  
a journey back in time,  
before you both exchange  
that knowing, lingering smile—  
and then go about the day as usual.  

When that long-forgotten song,  
humming in your head,  
plays unexpectedly on the radio,  
and you find yourself vibing along—  
like no one’s watching.  


Indulging in a bit of midnight snack,  
savoring every scoop,  
while watching the city lights at a distance,  
gleaming as though suppressing a grin  
at having caught you red-handed.  

Little joys,  
moments that often go unnoticed,  
yet they are priceless…  
These are the moments that define  
wholesome living,  
the ones that make life worth it.  

Open up and revel in these tiny moments,  
dwell in these little joys,  
basking in the contentment  
they bring along.  

And once you do, don’t stop there.  
Double your joy  
by creating these moments  
for the people around you.  
It could be anyone—  
a stranger,  
a friend,  
or those you see every day.  

Because you never know,  
your little act of kindness  
might become someone’s little joy,  
a spark in their day,  
a memory they’ll cherish  
for a long, long time. 
 

True joy  
lies in giving, my love.  
However small,  
however random,  
however infrequent—  
your little efforts  
can make a huge difference  
in someone’s life.  

And so, let’s cherish it all,  
because… 
 

Every little thing, a joy—A beauty forever.

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