Thank you so much for posting this! It is just what I needed to read this morning.
Yesterday I was spraying WD-40 onto an old, rusty pair of wire cutters that had sat for years, untouched, uncared for, in a pile of junk that was my STBXAH's toolbox but that is now my toolbox. I noticed how they seemed to spring back to life a bit with just a little bit of noticing and care. And I appreciated the craftsmanship and energy that went into designing and making these wire cutters. And I appreciated their potential usefulness.
I am starting to notice and value and appreciate more small things like this, but not just physical things, also small personal habits and relationship interactions. And I find that this makes me feel more grounded, more real, and that my connection with each of my kids feels more significant, distinct, more loving, more joyful, and more real. And my understanding of myself feels this way, little by little, too.