Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Simple Pleasures

The guilt of having gooey brownies baked by my lovely friend inspired a walk in the park this morning. At first it was as if I had to be initiated out of the sleep walker's club... but soon enough I started feeling upbeat and realized how lovely it was to connect with nature... the fresh air, the green grass, the chirping birds and music on the Ipod. Indeed... technology helps!

There are several things that appease the soul. Whether its connecting with a friend, laughing whole-heartedly, dancing, watching a great movie, snuggling up to read a book, or going for a drive in the rain. At times the small things in life offer great pleasures.

One of my favourite things is to wake up to the smell of coffee and indulge in hot french toasts dipped in maple syrup, while it rains outside! Its food for the soul. I love pets and find immense joy in playing with them.

To feel good everyday is an amazing way of life. Whether the joy is in playing an instrument, painting a picture, singing, reciting poetry, watering the plants, watching the sunset by the beach, sleeping an extra hour or writing a journal; it's a great getaway from the day to day nuances.

Often times we take things for granted, but the essence of living lies in savouring the good moments and showing gratitude. The simple pleasures are around and if we look for opportunities to enjoy something every day we will soon realize how the small things in life can make a big difference!

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