Getting ready for opportunity

We often wish for the ‘big moment’ to happen, believing it has the most potential to impact us.  But really, it’s the ordinary, such as meeting our responsibilities, interacting with the people around us, the difficult, the quiet, the calm, the peaceful times – the ‘small moments’ -  that allow us to think, adjust and be shaped for opportunity.   Looking out for the ‘big’ can be disappointing, as it may not present itself in the way we imagine and expect.  After all, ‘big’ is really made up of many ‘small’s, and whilst in the experience, it can be a challenge to see how these are moving us towards readiness.  Look at a baby’s face when they have taken those early, small, unsteady steps.  You will see joy mixed with a sense of achievement because they have succeeded in walking.  What they don’t realise is that they are getting ready for the opportunity to run, skip and jump  - something older children take for granted.  Be receptive of and appreciate the ‘small’.  Add them to your trophies.  And keep moving towards readiness for further opportunities.