Appreciation for Life’s Basic Experiences
The older I get, the more I grow appreciation for life’s basic experiences.
In a five minute period here a short while ago while standing near an open window I wrote a few things that truly bring a smile to my face.
Here’s a few of mine to throw out there (in the order they popped into my head):
– Friendship, conversations & ideas
– Creating something of value
– Helping a person in need
– Reading a book that makes me laugh or think in some new way
– Laughing with someone I care about
– Traveling to a new place
– Making a new friendship
– Hearing good news about a friend
– Watching others succeed
– Seeing the look on someone’s face when I teach them something
– The changing of seasons
– Getting out and dancing on a night off
– Watching someone do something they’re passionate about
– Listing to an old, familiar song
– Star-gazing on a clear, dark night
– Sitting around a bonfire at night with friends
– Listening to the sounds of nature/wildlife
– Hearing that I’ve made an impact on someone’s life
– Thinking through & fixing a problem
– Knowing the world is better because I’m in it
– Sitting on a beach watching the sunrise/sunset
– Watching children laugh
– Hiking and/or exploring the outdoors with friends or family
– Learning new words and definitions
– Surprising others in some way
– Listening to good story tellers
– Road trips
– Photography and capturing moments
– Rooting on a favorite sports team
Now, I’ll bet yours are different than mine, but that we also have quite a few in common.
And, that we ALL have some things we all value that are similar.
If you get a chance, list out some of the things that bring a smile to your face just by thinking of them (if they’re the same as any of mine, say so – if they’re different, say so).
I mean, really… how different are we?
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