The design of the mundane
November 15th, 2007 by Liss
Staircases. Boring, everyday, utilitarian things, yes?
Sometimes you need to look at everyday things in new ways. When you babyproof a house, they tell you that the best way to do it is to crawl around on the floor and pretend you’re 2 1/2 feet tall. Things look very different from down there! Having a toddler has really reminded me that so many of the things that we take for granted are actually pretty amazing. The leaves on the trees that have been green for…well, as long as a two-year-old can remember - suddenly “red! and yellow! and orrrrnnnggge! No green? Red! Treeees!” And it’s amazing and thrilling to her. The wind blowing the leaves off of the trees, swirling leaves on the sidewalk - amazing, and fun, and brand new. They’re not just another chore to add to the list, they’re a miraculous discover full of things to explore and discover.
Try applying it to your own everyday life. Look around at your environment and see if you can get a new perspective on things. Find an opportunity for something different in something you’ve been overlooking for too long. Find the miracle in something you’ve taken for granted.