Little things

Today was my first time out since the start of the working days here in Lagos, Nigeria. I got to experience the effects of the ban on ‘keke’ and ‘okada’, you can check the words up in the oxford dictionary. 

My ordeal today further lends credence to the saying that “You don’t know the value of what you have till you lose it”

Maybe many of us didn’t really appreciate the value the okada and keke provided till the ban forced us to realize. It wasn’t too bad though, I walked a few distance till I got to areas where their operations were permitted. 

The weather was terribly hot, dry and dusty to make it worse.

You know, what we call ‘little’ things matter a lot right?

I mean the check-ups, one-minute calls, chats, texts, appreciative messages, words of encouragements

Many times we fall into this mayhem of thought, thinking that we need to ‘make a statement’ with expensive gestures before we can impact those around us or before they appreciate us.

Do you know how far a simple “hello, how’re you today? Have a nice day” can go?

I have done a little sampling with those around me, asking them what kinds of gestures really make a mark to them. Do you know what I found out?

Majority of them subscribe to the idea that the seemingly little things are really what they cherish mostly. 

This is not discarding receiving expensive treats or gifts, but pointing out that those simple gestures are actually priceless.

If you belong in this category of people who overlook the ‘little’ things, why not try this out for the next 3 months?

Whether it’s a short call, text, at least once or twice a week, you wouldn’t know the extent to which you’re affecting a life.

This is not to relieve you of taking people out on treats or giving gifts, you know right?

I’m saying you don’t need all the monies to show you care.  A simple 4 Naira text will go a long way.

And please I’m not talking about extending this to your romantic partner….smiles

Call them, spend on them, you don’t even have a choice. It’s obligatory!

It’s same with eating healthy. Many times we think it really costs much to eat a healthy meal or balanced diet. It’s not true!

There’s power and value in what we most times call ‘little’. Identify them around you and maximize them.

I’ll revisit this robustly very soon. You’ll like it.

So, let me practice this now;

How’re you today? I’ll make sure to ask this very often.

Drop me your reply