Finding “Wows” Beyond Streaming Movies
View all responsesUttering words I struggled to mean (little by little) led me to seeing “wows” on the valley floor of my life even in the right now of my painfilled and broken moments. I was recently reminded that the world is full of many kinds of “wows” — tremendous or tiny things that are amazing. “Wows” are so common and familiar (like the grains of sand on the seashore) that it’s easy to overlook them especially when in pain.
Yesterday a friend told me that I say “wow” a lot. I wasn’t even consciously aware that I did, but when he pointed it out, I realized I do. As we talked about why that might be, I noticed what he was cooking in a skillet and said, “Wow! Purple cauliflower! Oops I did it again.”
Saying “wow” could just be a habit or it could be something more — a grateful response to something remarkable. Many years ago, a question came to my mind that I believe was from God: If you could have any personal characteristics that you want what would they be? I came up with 5 and put them together in a sentence: “I am peaceful, content, thankful, healthy, and extremely happy.” I began to repeat that sentence many times in my mind day and night for years. I still do it some, but not as often. I thought about that sentence after my friend’s observation.
Wow! I think it worked. I think that when I say “wow” I am rejoicing in the Lord in spite of my painful feelings and circumstances. I thank God that I now have enough inner peace and contentment to notice little things and be thankful and awed by them. I am healthy and have a hardy happiness that doesn’t depend on hopeful happenings. I’m glad I say “wow” a lot.
Smile awhile.
Even when
Life’s a trial
A true smile
Is worthwhile.
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