What are Simple Pleasures?

Simple pleasures are experiences that are brief, positive, and emerge in everyday settings.  Simple pleasures are the simplest of indulgences that bring us joy and happiness.  

Simple pleasures have the power to restore feelings of positivity and happiness.  Simple pleasures can give us the energy and the perspective we need to pursue the difficult but important things in life.  

Simple pleasures can rejuvenate the mind, help develop a positive attitude, and keep us healthy.  Simple pleasures help us make progress on our daily goals, particularly when life feels challenging and stressful.

We are all entitled to making our own list of simple pleasures.  Your simple pleasures may not be the same as my simple pleasures.  

Sometimes life’s simple pleasures even give us hope. 

Some of my favorite simple pleasures are:

• Spring flowers blooming
• Chrysanthemums
• Columbine
• Daisies
• Daffodils
• Hydrangeas
• Iris
• Lavender
• Lilacs
• Lilies
• Lupine
• Pansies
• Peonies
• Rhododendrons 
• Roses
• Sunflowers
• Tulips
• Autumn colors

• A breathtaking view
• A rainbow
• A sunrise
• A sunset

• A good book
• A favorite pen
• A peaceful place to sit
• Warm cookies
• Having a good laugh
• Checking an item off the to-do list
• Fresh-baked bread
• Finding money we didn’t know was in a pocket
• Making someone smile
• Unexpected good news
• A brand-new box of crayons
• Getting a giant hug just when we need it
• Tears of joy
• Puppy kisses
• When someone lets us know they’re thinking about us

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Wishing you a week of hope filled with simple pleasures!

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2020 Week #37

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2020 Week #37