I had an email today talking about Mother Theresa, now Saint Theresa.  She is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. Now I think that is a really positive way to be. Its like looking after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.  If you do the little things well then the bigger ones will often just follow and go well naturally.

So remember to say please and thank you, wash the dishes every day, hang up you clothes and brush your teeth. But as well remember the little people, those people whose work contributes to our health and well being every day but who often go un-noticed.  I was walking through South London one day when I passed a cheery guy who was sweeping the pavement. It was autumn so he had his work cut out. As I passed I said “Thank you for keeping the streets looking nice”.  I got a huge smile and he said “I’m really glad that someone notices”. I also got a great smile and a wave when I passed him a couple of hours later.  I bet everyone notices how tidy the streets are because of his work, but no-one ever thought to tell him.

What little things are you not paying attention to?  Who did you forget to thank today?  What little things could you do better?