More of the Little things

I find that after reading my posts I see little things that stand out. Sometimes it's a phrase, or an idea that comes out... sometimes it's just a single word.

Lately, my life seems to revolve around those little things. Some are the ones we take for granted, like everything around us that we are so close to , but never take advantage of. I made sure I DID go and enjoy that when I went up in the mountains this weekend. I always comment to friends that I want to see Europe, but how can I go there when there's sooo much of the US I've yet to see. I love travelling alone sometimes, but there are more and more times I'd like to have a companion with me.
We take for granted that in our lives as well. Companionship. We forget that the people around us won't always be there. Weather it's a parent getting older, a child growing up, or someone special that you forget why you thought they were special to begin with. So many people my age are at that point where they're questioning their place in a relationship. My friend left his wife after them being together for almost 20 years... they grew apart. The fell out of love.
There's a difference between loving someone, or caring for them, and being IN-LOVE with them. You don't stop caring about them, but you just don't feel that way, for whatever reason, anymore.
Some of it is just a phase, or a shift in the relationship. We evolve as people and when our partner in the journey doesn't come with, it creates a void. Sometimes, it's something much deeper, darker that happens. Something tragic triggers something in your mind that makes you think or realize that you want more from what your life is. A marriage, or any relationship shouldn't be about numbers and convenience. When it's more a business merger of sorts than a bond that binds your souls.... well, you know where this is going.
I don't know why my friends come to me for marital or relationship advice, but they do. I'm told I look at things differently and that I just won't say what they want to hear... I'll be honest with my thoughts.
That's all we can really ask for... trust and honesty.

Today I came to the realization that I love the little things that life brings before you. A smile, a "hello", just knowing that there is at least one person that makes your day brighter becuase they are in it, and even better when you feel like they see you in that way.

To walk in the door, and know you're there, happy to see me.
To share that quiet time, when only we know what those little looks mean.
To make you laugh, when your sad, and smile after a long hard day.

That's all I want. No promises. No games. No alterior motives.

I will not take these things for granted... ( good song by the way )