It’s the little things in life
In life it's the little things that count and make all the difference. Something big, like a major insult or offence, or, conversely a grand positive gesture, would be acknowledged and dealt with openly and immediately. But the little things in life, the unspoken insults, minor slights or the small politenesses and kindnesses may be noticed but not felt to be sufficiently significant or appropriate to comment upon. ‘The bad little things in life’ It's often the little things that drive us mad, that are seen as irritants, insults or discourtesies. The cup that's been left on the table, the simple request that's been forgotten about can seem like huge hurts and signs that we're being disrespected. And yet they may feel so trivial that we're nervous at saying anything for fear of sounding petty. Big issues would prompt a discussion, they'd be addressed straightaway. So, why do we get so upset by the little or relatively minor things? It may be important to check what's going on if you find yourself becoming increasingly hurt and irritated by little things. Are you stressed, overtired, needing a break? Treat your reactions to those 'little things' as a sign to take better care of yourself, that you maybe need to find your voice and address what's really on your mind. Sometimes we may hardly notice an insult or the way someone behaves towards us, or if we do, we may wonder, 'is it me, am I having a bad day, being ultra-sensitive?'. We may choose to let the incident pass, but it can make us more vigilant during further exchanges, on the alert for any signs or clues as to how they feel about us. This undercurrent can cause a shift in the relationship, a wariness or cautiousness about their treatment of us. Sometimes talking about what's happened can clear up any misunderstanding that may have prompted the original situation to arise.
