Contrasts Make Us Focus.

The bigger picture.

Often we get so embroiled in our own little problems that we forget to see them in perspective. Stepping outside of our own frame of reference is vital at times.

Today the celestial temperature gauge got turned on its head resulting in a jolly cold morning. Far from nice including ice. It being Tuesday I headed out before eight this morning in order to collect an elderly gentleman of ninety for his monthly check-up at the doctor's. He couldn't have chosen a more miserable day as it was icy, rainy with even a touch of snow thrown in. Not much fun when you have to slowly follow your cane.

In anticipation for a longer wait I had dressed warmly yet despite it, my old bones were chilled. But this is where contrasts come into play. The sheer joy of coming home to a warm and cozy house was indescribable. Something so simple as an oven can make the world of difference. In contrast there are so many people who don't have a warm home to come home to, animals who are trying their best to find a cozy nook and workers who have to brave the outdoors all day long.

With the aide of social media we are somewhat removed from reality as most of our friends and family choose to only inform us of the ' enviable ' achievements of their lives. Disappointments and failures are not surprisingly left out from the daily show and tell. Ironic then that we try so hard to emulate that supposed perfect life instead of being grateful for the life we have. Small moments of gratitude accumulate into a life that we like and embrace.

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