The Simple Things
Do you take time to appreciate the little things in life, or are you too busy to take notice of them? Sometimes it's these simple little pleasures that allow us to enjoy life in a new way. Are you someone who smiles when they see birds hopping on the sidewalk or when you turn to the cold side of your pillow? These are the little things we need to acknowledge every day...
After reading an article about 101 Simple Pleasures to Enjoy, I made a little list of my own and I found that it's a great way to really simplify life.
Check out my list of simple pleasures and learn why simplifying your life can be the best thing to finding peace and contentment in this busy busy world.
http://optimaloptimist.blogspot.com/2010/03/simple-things.html
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Bucketlists of Happiness/ Bucketliste des Gluecklichseins
I found several blog-posts on here about little things that make us smile as well as showing their gratitude for them.
Several of those had a list of little things that the writer is thankful for. But as you can never have enough lists and little things that make you smile I add my own as well...
Ich habe auf hier einen Blogeintrag ueber kleine Dinge, die uns Freude bereiten und fuer die wir Dankbarkeit zeigen, gefunden.
Einige davon beinhalteten Listen der kleinen Dinge, fuer die die Autoren dankbar sind. Da man aber nie genug Listen und kleine Dinge, die uns ein Laecheln schenken, haben kann, habe ich auch noch meine dazu getan....
http://beemiddle.blogspot.com/2011/08/bucketlists-of-happiness-bucketliste.html
International Pillow Fight Day celebrates the inner child
It is great fun to just let go sometimes and aknowledge the inner child. It is then that simple this suddenly are fun again.
Things like a public pillow fight in the middle of London for example bring back childhood memories.
Check it out!
http://stefaniesoehnchen.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/international-pillow-fight-day-celebrates-the-inner-child/
Simple, Sustainable Pleasures
A list of the things I love ... inspired by the original post but with a slightly green twist
"Making a list of your own simple pleasures can also help in times of busy-ness and stress. Taking a moment to let go, and think of the things that make you happy often puts everything else in perspective, taking a little more time and indulging in one of your favourite things, well that’s just magic!!"
http://megappleby.com/simple-sustainable-pleasures/
Plain-Vanilla
I was browsing through the blog posts on SeededBuzz and came across the Optimal Optimist’s article about simple things. Thought I’d try my hand at writing my own list (would you believe the Merriam Webster thesaurus lists Plain-Vanilla as a synonym for the word Simple?). So, here goes – a few of the simple things that inspire me (or just make me happy) -
http://ladaisi.blogspot.com/2010/10/plain-vanilla.html
Finding Joy in the Simple Things of Life
Okay, yet another post I stumbled upon that caught my attention.
Vanessa S. from The Optimal Optimist writes about her list of the simple things in life that makes her smile. I have actually made a similar list on another one of my posts which you can find here Happiness=Simplicity, but after reading her list it reminded me of some of the other things that I could add to my list. Vanessa has a really cool blog that I enjoyed visiting immensely, and I think you might think so too.
By the way, while you're at it check out these other blogs with their own unique spin on the subject:
http://letgonow.typepad.com/my-blog/
Top 10 Simple Things
I just finished an evening conversation with a friend that consisted of reminding each other that what matters in life is the simple pleasures. Then I pop on over to the Optimal Optimist and was again reminded about how the simplest things, those things we often take for granted or don't slow down to notice, are what allow us to enjoy life and to refuel an exhausted body/spirit. So I was inspired to make my list:
http://purewellnessliving.com
Sharing Simple Pleasures
In reading the Optimal Optimists' post on Simple Pleasures this morning, I was inspired to share her uplifting post with my readers, and to perpetuate the "simplicity." Her post brightened my day, inspired me to think about my own "Top 10 Simple Pleasures" and then challenge my readers to come up with their own. If everyone found simple pleasures that can't be bought in their everyday lives, where oh where might we be now! :D
http://www.lentinealexis.com
Take Pleasure in the Simple Things
Every moment of every day we experience is full of these little pleasures we take for granted. If our days weren't filled with these, we might as well be walking around in a black hole with no sense of smell, touch, sight or sound. It would be a nightmare. Read my thoughts on this and tell me yours...
http://blog.cheremichelle.com/2010/03/31/take-pleasure-in-the-simple-things.aspx
10 simple things in life
Sometimes the simple things in life matter more than anything else, so I've listed my top 10 small pleasures - I invite other people to do the same.
http://countingtheyears.com/wordpress/2010/03/29/10-simple-things-in-life/
A few of my favorite things
I thought it was pretty interesting that while there are certain items that tend to be on everyone’s “love the little things” lists – like laughing babies and sunshine – there are other things that I have never noticed or would have thought of. Of course, I’m sure there are things I appreciate that others don’t see as a big deal at all. That inspired me to jot down a few of my favorite things.
http://monkeywithglasses.wordpress.com/2010/03/28/a-few-of-my-favorite-things/
How to lead a good life: Advice
I don't like giving advice where I can help it, but I'm also pretty sure that I've got a few things right. For my friends, loved ones, and blog followers, here is a list of some of the best advice I've been given on how to lead a good life.
This piece covers:
Acting on your feelings
Accepting who people are
Hard work
And a sort of Vive' le difference
http://modernsophist.com/how-to-lead-a-good-life-advice/
