Published in July 25th, 2010
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Remember when we were happy with the little things? For most of us, we were younger and knew no better. We grew older though and soon everything became a little more accessible to us. We were most likely spoiled and became to expect more out of life. Soon the simplest pleasures that we enjoyed earlier in our lifetime were often overlooked, as we became more desensitized to them and took them for granted. Stop for a minute and see if you can reflect back to these simple pleasures of your past.
•Butterflies. Do you remember how excited you used to get when you saw the first butterfly of the season? We had hoped that the butterfly would slow down enough so that we could get a better look at its beauty. We had also hoped that maybe we could catch a couple to put in a jar. For some of us, we would run in and announce that we needed a jar with holes poked in the top of it and some grass in the bottom of the jar. We would grab our butterfly nets and run through the grass following the butterfly. When the butterfly landed on a flower, we would creep slowly towards it and capture it. After catching a few we would look at them for a while and then open the jar to allow them their release back into nature.
•Whistling. It probably took you a long time to master “the whistle”. You tried it over and over again when you were younger until you got it right. Once you mastered it you would walk around the house whistling all kinds of songs. This was great, you thought. You were so proud of yourself. How often do you whistle now? Most of us do not go through our day whistling, but wouldn’t it be nice to do once in a while? Whistle every now and then and watch your stress level ease up.
•Having a door opened for us. Most women appreciate a door being opened for them. It is a sign of courtesy and a true gentleman or a kind lady. The elderly often have difficulty moving about and appreciate a door being opened for them. Even most men would likely feel honored and appreciative of someone opening the door for them, especially if their hands were full. I cannot say as I see it happening much anymore, but it should. Give the next person you see this simple pleasure and maybe it will just catch on.
•Sunrises, sunsets. In the morning it rises, in the evening it sets. This happens everyday yet do we often look at it? The next time that you are awake for the sunrise or can stop long enough to enjoy the sunset stop for a short while and look at its miraculous beauty. Just stop and look, really look.
•A hug. There are not too many things that make us feel warm all over like that of a hug. It is a simple gesture yet often done in a rush and without too much thought. The next time that you get a hug take it in and enjoy that someone cares for you. The next time that you give a hug slow down and let your receiver know that you have put your heart into it.
•The sound of rain on the rooftops. The pitter-patter of rain on the rooftops is like music to the ears. It makes us mellow and allows us the simple pleasure of stopping some of our activity to give us some time to relax and just listen. Its calming effect eases our tension.
These are some of life’s simplest pleasures. I hope that the next time you encounter one of them in your life you will take the time to enjoy them and appreciate their worth.
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