It is
truly the simple little things in life that give me great pleasure. I like to keep fresh flowers on our mantle,
usually carnations as they are my favorite.
I love their fluffy blooms and subtle fragrance. They make me smile.
I love
all kinds of silly little things like vacuum cleaner marks in the carpet, shiny
sinks and faucets, the smell of newly trimmed grass, fresh air in the spring
when I can finally open my windows after a long cold winter. The smell of freshly brewing coffee is
another thing that makes me feel warm and fuzzy not unlike my slippers or my
favorite throw blanket. Kitties snoozing
in my lap is delightful thing as well. The warmth of candles burning or a kerosene
lamp on a dark winter night. I love pots
of flowers on my front porch and the blossoms on the trees each spring.
I find
a lot of inner peace within myself whenever I find the joy in the simpler
things. Tell me what simple things in
life bring you joy and a sense of peace.
Blessings indeed for the small joys of life. Hugs to you as you continue your recovery from all your recent heart work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much my friend :0)
DeleteThat first cup of hot coffee in the morning when the rest of the house is still sleeping!
ReplyDeleteYes! I completely agree. That is heaven.:)
DeleteSitting on the porch with my cat Henry enjoying a cup of coffee, listening to the sounds of nature. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely. :)
DeleteI love a clean house, fresh flowers and candles.
ReplyDeleteMe too! :o)
DeleteFinishing a craft project....but based on the # of Unfinished craft projects I have...that must not happen very often :). I also love the purr of a kitty and the pop of a fresh Diet Coke. So glad you are feeling better and are continuing on with your blog - I really look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI have a pile of those too right now. A kitty purring for sure! :)
DeleteI feel the same! My simple pleasures include a cup of hot tea, a good book, my kitty sitting on my lap, my houseplants (a growing collection), and jazz streaming on my speakers!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a slice of heaven Jennifer. :o)
DeleteA deadline met...on time. And being able to relax and sleep in afterward.
ReplyDeleteThe dogs' groans of contentment while you're scratching and petting them. (Husband's groans of contentment for same!)
Green chili, if made right. (I am a HUGE fan.) Plus extra to spoon over scrambled eggs the next morning.
Dark chocolate. With nuts.
A really good movie. I may have seen it before -- doesn't matter. Compound the pleasure with hot popcorn.
A really good book, hot cup of tea, warm blanket...and rain or snow pattering on the window. This doesn't happen a lot in Colorado. The rain/snow, I mean.
A phone call or text from one of our girlies, out of the blue and for no specific reason. Bliss.
Fresh flowers are nice. So is a colander of beautiful bright-colored veggies or fruit, waiting to be used, but just decorating the table right now.
And your blog! I enjoy it so much.
You are singing my song on so many of these things Cindy. I can watch Tombstone over and over again. It's my fave. :)
DeleteI love vacuum marks too!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes!! :o)
DeleteMy simple things: My kitchen counters cleaned off. The smell cut grass. Sun-dried sheets on my bed. A very warm shower at bedtime. The smell of lilacs. Ducks on the pond. Clouds in a blue sky. A clean car. Lemons, the smell & taste. And yes, a good cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteKay, that all sounds perfect!
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