Life is beautiful, and living life is simple. But, we often overcomplicate things, making life harder than it needs to be.
Yet, it takes little to no effort to be happy.
Happiness and simplicity are choices we can make. Letting go of unnecessary complexities and focusing on what truly matters, that is; embracing simplicity, can lead us to a more joyful existence.
Owning to my minimalistic lifestyle, I've been able to discover certain simple pleasures that bring me immerse joy. Some make meaning, while others don't. But they are all a part of who I am.
Following the prompt's format, I'll make a simple list of them.
- Singing in the choir.
- A nature walk.
- A quiet moment in the garden.
- Listening to the sounds of nature.
- Playing with furry friends (dogs), or watching them play.
- Watching the feathered friends, butterflies, grasshoppers, and other little creatures.
- Appreciating the beautiful gifts of nature.
- Gardening - tending to my crops, watching them grow and yield, and then harvesting.
Checking up on friends and families via visits, calls and messages.
Hanging out with friends.
Giving or receiving hugs.
Giving surprise gifts.
Showing acts of kindness.
Giving a warm smile.
Being there for others.
Giving compliments.
- Having a refreshing bath.
- Listening to good music.
- Singing or humming to a tune while having a shower or doing house chores.
- Dancing to the rhythm of my favorite songs while facing the mirror 😂
- Admiring my new hairstyle, outfit or footwear.
- Admiring myself in the mirror.
- Having a hearty laugh at my antics, silliness.
- Talking to myself, occasionally.
- Indulging in some guilty pleasures 😂.
- Watching interesting movies.
- Culinary activities.
- Treating myself to good food and fruits.
- Crunching chicken and brisket bones
- Rest and sleep.
- Creative activities - journaling, writing blogs, short stories, songs, crafting.
- Capturing moments in photos or videos.
- Learning something new.
- Completing a task, or reaching a goal.
- Self appreciation - gifting myself.
- Looking through old photos and reminiscing.
- Enjoying quiet moments and meditation.
- Looking out at the street scene from my office window.
- Touching raindrops and splashing them on my face.
- Indulging in childhood games.
- Watching the sunset, stars or moon at night.
- Enjoying the rhythm of a good music
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There you have it, my small delights.
I hope these will inspire you to pause and take note of the small, everyday moments that bring you joy as well.
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