It’s the little things I fall in love with

Having something you love is not just about pursuing happiness. I believe having a passion that you can turn to when you are feeling too much of any positive or negative emotion is necessary. We can love anything, be it a person or an inanimate object, but having that emotional outlet truly helps make a more stable, grounded person.

For me, it’s the small things in life. This might seem like a cop-out because this could mean anything and everything. But truly, what brings me pleasure is a coffee on a cold evening, a new episode of my favourite series, a new song from my favourite singer or even revisiting a book or song I loved long ago for that sweet sense of nostalgia. Personally, it’s hard for me to really lock into anything in particular, so the happiness I get from little things that I fall in love with keeps me going when life is challenging.

Now, this might not resonate with everyone because we are all fundamentally different. The people we meet, the relationships we build, the experiences we gain, and the life lessons we learn all make each of us truly unique. That is why there is no limit to what you can love, provided it is within moral and legal boundaries. And that is not too much to ask, considering the world of possibilities that is available nowadays.

This brings me to my point. When we say what we love is x, y, or z, it is highly subjective and depends on how we evolve as individuals or even our current state of mind. Whatever it is, it is important to know that what we love is not just a source of happiness but also peace in a world of chaos.

-Rtr. Nethmi Marcus