Thursday, February 3, 2011

A Simple Reminder

The simplest things in life are the best things of all.

My simple bits of happiness (not necessarily in this order):

my kitty cat

the pureness of nature

thunderstorms

being passionate

compassion

being in the forest

torrential downpours

sunny mornings

rainy mornings on the weekends

observing

waking up early without any obligations for the day

the smell of coffee when I wake up

the sound of the rain forest

receiving a smile from a complete stranger for no reason

free spirits

mango

the ocean

the sound of waves crashing into the sand

the smell of redwoods

long hikes

soul mates

the night sky

my tattoos

discovering an amazing new song, and then listening to it on repeat until I discover another song

languages

becoming bilingual

trying new foods

lilies

love

culture

good hugs

setting goals

accomplishing goals

my bed

the smell of lemongrass

challenging my mind

Eat, Pray, Love

hearing someone from Italy speak Italian

maps

new experiences

chocolate

sending and receiving positive vibes

deep intellectual conversations

coconut

the color green (in between pear green and olive green, especially)

smiling for no specific reason

....the small things are the most important. We often forget about the importance of simplicity when we get caught up in our monotonous routines of work, school, family, etc. Remind yourself from time to time what makes you most happy. Then ask yourself, "when is the last time I experienced this?" If you can't remember, maybe it's time to take a break and LIVE.

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