Finding The Simple Pleasures
What amount of happiness would be added to one’s life by learning how to find meaning and joy in everyday life.
With simple awareness we can learn to find pleasure and delight in the normally overlooked moments in life. What might be there every day…all along….that we are not seeing? What do we take for granted?
Simple pleasures are finding joy in everyday things and everyday happenings. I liken these kinds of pleasures as the same kind of happiness that you become aware of when you walk with a small child…constantly seeing and finding excitement in things that adults take for granted.
We can take pleasure in simple chores when we try. Even folding laundry can bring joy if you consider it the right way. As you fold, think about the person who wears or uses each item and how much this person means to you.
Sometimes it is beneficial to remind ourselves to slow down and watch the world. Ask yourself if what you are doing today will contribute to what you think is important in your life. If not, take steps to stop doing it.
Another good idea is to turn negative annoyances into positive pleasures when you can. Instead of being annoyed when family members don’t put away their shoes, turn it around to the place where you can feel fortunate to have the love and presence of these loved ones. This frees you from anger and replaces it with love.
What can you find simple pleasure in today?
