Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary — the art of noticing
Some moments slip past us quietly — the curve of steam from your morning tea, the warm hum of a conversation, the gentle shadow of leaves across a wall.
They are ordinary. And yet, with the right kind of attention, they become extraordinary.
Why we miss the magic
We often overlook the beauty in everyday life because we’re taught to search for special occasions — the milestones, the dramatic shifts, the big adventures. But extraordinary moments aren’t rare. They’re simply unnoticed. Mindfulness is the lens that reveals them. Gratitude is what keeps them.
The practice of noticing
The art of noticing begins with slowing down enough to see details:
the exact shade of blue in the sky after rain
the rhythm of your footsteps on a quiet path
the feeling of a familiar object in your hand
When you name what you notice, you’re anchoring it in memory. This is why journaling, sketching, or photographing a moment can make it feel more vivid.
Creative rituals as magnifiers
Art gives presence a shape. When you paint, write, or collage from something you’ve noticed, you’re telling that moment: I see you. You matter. This is at the heart of Between the Seconds — prompts that guide you into mindful noticing and give you a creative way to hold onto what you find.
Small reminders in your day
Extraordinary moments often need a reminder to be noticed. That’s why I keep gentle visual cues in my space and on my phone — like my affirmation wallpapers on Etsy. They’re simple, quiet anchors that help me pause and look closer.
Your invitation
If you’d like to start seeing more extraordinary moments in your own days, my free Between the Seconds PDF offers 5 mindful art prompts to help you slow down, notice more, and feel deeper gratitude for the ordinary.
