Small things matter
Man is always in a hurry. While doing great works the man is in such a hurry that he ignores and neglects small small things which lead to a heavy loss. And this realization dawns on him when it is too late.
A small leakage in a water pipe if neglected, can flood the entire area around. A small hole can sink a big ship.A small spark of fire if ignored, can turn into a big fire creating a great havoc. Similarly, cold or cough however trivial it may look, can lead to diseases. The texts on politics point out that even an enemy, however small he may be,should not be ignored in the interest of the country. A small weed allowed to grow in the garden will usurp the nutrients of the soil and affect the growth of healthy plants.
In the same fashion, small things in fact, add value and glory to the accomplishments. Seasoning to the dishes in cooking, garnishing the salads with spices and herbs, toppings to the ice creams, cakes not only give treat to our palate but also to our eyes. Little learning something good and new everyday grows into a vast store house of knowledge. Small drops of water ultimately fill up a bucket full. Small savings done regularly accumulate into a huge wealth in due course. Steps though small, taken continuously lead ultimately to the desired destination.
Sometimes a little planning devoting little time can pave way for huge success in life. Getting up early morning half an hour earlier than usual, allotting five minutes for prayer or meditation, then twenty minutes for a breakfast in a relaxed manner , enjoying dinner with the members of the familyand before going to sleep lying down in a relaxed position glistening to a soothing music or doing a prayer or remembering some happy incidents, will go a long way in maintaining good health and balance between inner self and outside world by decongesting the negative thoughts and promoting the positive aspect of the mind. Slowly and steadily this brings discipline and efficiency in routine works . Then one will find joy in every small thing. Big tasks can be achieved easily. And this will give capacity to turn more works in less time.Such a small step taken daily will evolve into a joyous and sublime spiritual journey which will make you feel always relaxed and fresh.
There is a beautiful story which depicts how negligence of small things due to hurry causes annoyance and heavy loss .
Once upon a time, a merchant sold all of his merchandise at a fair and filled his money bags with gold, silver and jewels. He wanted to go back home and sleep in his own bed. So he packed his riches in his trunk and put it on his horse and rode away.
At noon he rested in a town. When he wanted to move on, a stable boy brought out his horse and said, " Sir, a nail is missing in the shoe of its near hind foot " .
" Oh, don't bother me with these little things."
" The shoe will certainly stay on for the six miles I have still to go. I am in a hurry."
In the after noon, when he once more climbed on his horse and had the animal fed, another stable boy
Running towards him ,said, " Sir, a shoe is missing from your horse's near hind foot. Shall I take him to a blacksmith ? "
" No ", answered the merchant -" The horse can well hold out for the couple of miles that remain. I am in a big hurry."
So,he continued, but before long the horse began to limp. Then it stumbled, fell down and broke its leg .
The merchant was forced to leave the horse where it was,unbuckle the trunk, take it on his back and go home on foot. The trunk was very heavy and he had to put it down in between and rest for a while. Soon it became very dark. He saw a band of robbers coming on the road. Sensing danger, he dropped the trunk there and ran away in a different , unknown direction to save his life.
