Tell Me Something Good

Like the way my senior cat paws at me when she wants attention.
Or my bird, Houston, saying “I love you, goodnight” at the end of the day (which still gets me every time).
Or those bright pops of flowers showing up in neighbourhood gardens.
That first warm breeze after a long stretch of cold.
Sun rays breaking through heavy clouds.

Even the stuff we usually complain about, like traffic jams or delays.

I’ve started to catch myself wondering in those moments—
okay, God… what might you be protecting me from right now?

And suddenly, even a slowdown feels different.

Here’s the really interesting part though—this isn’t just a “nice idea”, there’s actually science behind it.

Our brains are wired with something called a negativity bias, which basically means we’re naturally tuned to notice what’s wrong before we notice what’s right. It helped humans survive way back when… but now? It can make us miss a lot of good.

Researchers say when we intentionally look for small moments of joy, it actually helps calm our nervous system and improve our overall sense of well-being. Little things. Everyday things. The kind we’d normally rush right past.

And when we share those moments? It gets even better. Studies show that when you tell someone something good and they respond with excitement or encouragement, it boosts your gratitude and helps you feel more connected to them.

So, something as simple as saying, “Hey, this made me smile today”, actually matters more than we think.

And then there’s the spiritual side of this too.

There’s a line in Scripture that says, “Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much” (Luke 16:10).

Now, that verse is often talked about in terms of finances or responsibility—and that’s true—but I think it stretches further than that.

Because it’s really pointing to something deeper: faithfulness isn’t about how much you have, it’s about how you handle what’s right in front of you.

The small, everyday moments.

The things we could easily overlook.

It’s about choosing gratitude when the moment feels ordinary.
Being mindful enough to notice the good.
Stewarding even the tiniest bits of joy we’re given.

And when you start to see it that way those “little” things, they’re not little at all.

They’re opportunities to notice God, to trust Him, and honestly, to enjoy Him more in the middle of regular, everyday life.

That’s what “Tell Me Something Good” has been doing in me. It’s not just a segment—it’s been a shift. A quiet one, but a real one.

So here’s what I’ll leave you with today:

Look for one small, good thing. That’s it.
Not ten. Not something life changing. Just one.

And when you find it, hold onto it for a second.
Maybe even share it with someone, because those little moments matter.

 

Sources

• Gray, A. (2023). Why We Should Share Our Good News (Not Just Our Struggles). Greater Good Magazine. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_should_share_our_good_news_not_just_our_struggles
• Parker, K. (2024). The Power of Little Things: How to Find Joy in the Everyday. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/everyday-resilience/202410/the-power-of-little-things-how-to-find-joy-in-the-everyday
• Cavalier, A. (2024). Faithful with Little, Joyful in Much. Desiring God. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/faithful-with-little-joyful-in-much
• Jaynes, S. God’s Little Post-It Notes. Sharon Jaynes. https://sharonjaynes.com/gods-litle-post-it-notes/