101 Simple Pleasures

November 7th, 2008 in Entertainment

My day focuses on my ‘To Do’ list…how much can be completed before I tuck myself into bed.   Can you relate to this?    I’ve decided there will always be too much to do.  The question is “what am I doing?”  

What I realized today is that I do need to make a living.  Yet I don’t need to give up my precious time and energy worrying about work when I’m home?  Where did they say ‘worrying’ makes me a better person?   Nay, it just makes me anxious.  It’s all about how I want to live my life.  I want to smile more, laugh at another person’s silly jokes, listen with my heart and enjoy the simple pleasures in my life. 

Have we become a society that matches pleasure with expensive toys or vacations?  Do we need to own it to enjoy it? I know I feel it at times, wanting more…seeing something that I want, and believing that I would be happy if I own it.    I may be.   Yet, when was the last time I stopped long enough to enjoy what I have in my life right now.   

When you think of pleasure, what pops up in your head? 

Here are some of my simple pleasures:

 

  • Writing this blog post
  • Going to bed and snuggling under the covers…and I’m grateful I can do it every day.
  • Spending time with my children…just talking and enjoying the moment together.
  • Today is my niece’s birthday…she is a definite pleasure.  I will call her and enjoy her wonderful energy.
  • Talking to a friend.  I’ve sometimes spent all day just sitting around with a friend, indulging in each other’s company.  I always feel so satisfied by this experience.
  • Brushing my cats…they look up at me with such love.
  • Taking a walk by the water
  • Reading a great book
  • …and my list goes on.

What about your list?  

How does this sound?  Open up your calendar, schedule some quiet time with yourself.   Indulge in your favorite drink and start writing out your list of 101 Simple Pleasures.   Post the list in several places to remind yourself to indulge in at least one simple pleasure a day.  

A simple pleasure a day keeps the doctor away.

 

Check out this posting 101 Dirt Cheap Ways to Enjoy Yourself.

Pat
“To fully enjoy the ‘richness’ of our lives, we need to stop long enough to visit with ourselves.”
(Pat Brill)


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5 Responses to “101 Simple Pleasures”

  1. Selamina Asmarina Says:
    November 12th, 2008 at 12:20 am

    Hello, I am new to the blogging world, but I am highly interested in creating one of my own, but I am unsure of what topics are desired or appropriate, and unsure of the writing method that is required for a blog.

    Nevertheless I enjoyed your entry, and will take your advice, and sit down and think what my 101 simple pleasures are.

    ~Selamina Asmarina~

  2. Kevin Touhey Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 12:33 am

    i try to establish “to feel lists”…deciding how i want to feel throughout the day (or night) makes my life and emotions more stable and consistent

  3. Pat Says:
    November 19th, 2008 at 7:10 am

    Kevin
    That’s a great list to create. You are making the decision on how you life is going to be. Thanks for sharing.
    Pat

  4. Kevin Touhey Says:
    November 20th, 2008 at 12:54 am

    I like this blog, I’m anticipating your next posts.

  5. Nahush Khubalkar Says:
    November 23rd, 2008 at 7:20 am

    Here’s my list. Of course! not exhaustive. I am stating those things which strike my mind as I write this list.

    Playing with my lovely kid of 10 months.

    Relishing a gripping book at bedtime.

    Reading my law briefs / cases using speed reading techniques, without losing comprehension.

    Enjoying the tranquility while doing Yoga routine.

    Lying down with pleasure while listening self hypnosis audio

    Enjoying the pleasure of having accomplished a task while scoring off items on my to do list.

    Watching wonderful programs on Discovery channel

    Visiting my favourite spot Zilpi (a picturesque place with a pristine lake and the jungle around) and spending time with nature.

    Nahush


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