cold side of the pillow

We have all been there... it's the middle of the night and it's just a little too warm. Now we all know what our first course of action is to remedy this situation.

Turn the pillow over to the cold side.

It is one of those minuscule, simple things that just seem to change everything.

When you flip over the pillow and find that the other side is indeed cooler, everything if even for a few minutes is good in the world.

And yes, if you are wondering, this did happen to me last night.

That one tiny action brings relief that in that moment seems like the biggest discovery in modern medicine.

What is it about a few minutes of pure relief within a stressful situation that makes your life just a tiny bit better?

The thing that I am starting to realize is that there are many cold sides to the pillow of life.
     ( and yes that is extremely corny)

Sometimes it can be a friend shooting a quick text message asking how your day is doing.

or maybe it is having lunch with someone you haven't seen in long time.

it could be listening to your favorite song, or treating yourself to some ice cream.

The point is, there are many small things that seem unimportant but in the right context can really turn your day around, or bring you unparalleled relief.

We all need to be aware of the small things in life that can help us along in times of need.

Find the cold side of the pillow in your life.

and when you do, take hold of it... even if it only lasts a few minutes, and enjoy the relief it brings.


-- Stay Fair Trade