Savoring simple daily pleasures
It is, more often than not, the simplest of things that afford such pleasure or feelings of gratitude and fullness.
In just the last 12-24 hours, I have been so fortunate to experience a cluster of these such experiences:
Walking to the village on a sparkling frosty morning for coffee was the start to my day yesterday.
A sunny crisp afternoon 9 holes on a lush green course amongst the long shadows with a group of wonderful ladies and many birds keeping us company on the greens.
An early hot shower yesterday evening, and after a movie in front of a crackling fire with the family, and I was tucked up in bed with my book and a snuggly kitty before 9pm.
An early walk this morning again with a group of ladies just after the sun rose in frigid temperatures but with plenty of laughs, companionship, splendid views and bright sunshine- and two happy dogs in tow.
Upon returning, hanging my freshly laundered bed linens on the line and stopping to watch the hawk circling and calling way over head and swooping low so I could even make out the markings on his breast feathers. I felt privileged to be present in that moment. standing on my lawn with an armful of damp sheets and a first full of wooden dolly pegs- stopped still watching in awe.
And just a few moments ago, making an oat milk flat white coffee in a Spode mug, to sit at my peaceful sunny desk and notice a rejuvenated orchid bursting with no less than 14 new buds and one beautiful pure white bloom.
Arguably, none of these things cost per se. (or not in those moments, as for the golf) and yet the pleasure derived from the experiences, the uplift in mood setting a vibe for the day, and the valuable reminder to pause, be fully present, and enjoy these moments.
I feel so blessed to be surrounded with wonderful friends and supportive loving family, to feel the sun on my face and the sparkle of frost, and to be someone who looks for the good, the positive, the beauty and the uniqueness of everydays.
With that said, I'm keeping this post brief this week, and I am choosing to gently potter through my weekend, getting tasks accomplished but with no sense of pressure or duty, and relaxing into time with my family before "my baby" takes off for an adventure on the other side of the world.
