In reading through Neil Pasricha's "The Book Of Awesome", sharing his view of 1000 simple things in life that get overlooked,things that bring happiness to our lives everyday, it got me thinking. Its these simple things that get over looked as people are seaching or waiting for some great "thing" to occur in their life that signifies the goal of happiness has been achieved. Happiness is all around us.
I started to pay attention more to my own "awesome" things that occur daily that bring a smile to my face and bring a sense of joy inside, it reminded me in a way of how children see and appreciate the world, setting aside the complexities adults often mix into their life. The list is large..but here are just a few:
* listening to my son sing his heart out
* a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on very very fresh bread
* having my little dog run and greet me everytime I walk thru the door
*enjoying my morning cup of java on the front deck soaking up the sun, listening to nature as it wakes up
* having a song come on the radio that I haven't heard in ages and singing my heart out
* receiving a text or email from a friend just to say Hi
* the smell of liliacs
* the smell of clean after you finished housework
* I can change my mind whenever I want to
* playing with kids toys in Mcdonalds with a friend..and being a kid for a moment
What is on your "awesome" list? Do you take time to enjoy them and celebrate all those little things that bring joy into your life?
xo
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