25 Simple Pleasures that Make Life Great

Sometimes it’s the simple things that really make life worth living. Those little moments when you think, Ah! This is what it’s all about! Life gets so busy and hectic, that sometimes we let these things pass us by. Try to take a few minutes each day to appreciate the simple pleasures life has to offer. So, slow down, breathe deeply, and remember to enjoy these little gifts throughout your day.

Here is a list of 25 simple pleasures that help to make life wonderful:

1. The Musical Sound of  Your Children Laughing - There’s nothing like it! No matter how I’m feeling or what type of mood I’m in, hearing my daughters laugh always warms my heart and makes me smile. What a beautiful sound!
2. Waking Up to Watch a Beautiful Sunrise - Make it a point to get up and watch a sunrise every few months. Why not start your day off with something beautiful!
3. That First Sip of Coffee in the Morning - I’m a cup-a-day coffee drinker, and I love that first sip of coffee in the morning! I also love the whole routine of picking out my cup, hearing my coffee brewing, and adding my cream and sugar. I love starting my day this way!
4. Getting a Surprise Letter or Package in the Mail - With email and text messages becoming the norm, it’s always nice to receive some good, old-fashioned snail mail.
5. Answered Prayers - Believe in the power of prayer! Sometime it works at just the right time.
6. The First Signs of Spring - The first time you walk out your door and notice those little flower buds poking through, welcoming spring, always makes you smile, right?
7. When People Like/Share Your Facebook Status - Even in the digital world, it’s nice to be recognized and acknowledged. Don’t you just love the message that someone just liked or shared your status!
8. When Your Favorite Song From High School Comes on the Radio - When one of your favorite songs from 20 years ago comes on the radio unexpectedly, it just puts you right back in that time. I love it when those memories come rushing back.
9. Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies Straight From the Oven -  The next best thing to the smell of cookies baking in the oven is actually getting to take that first bite, when the cookies are soft and warm and the chocolate chips melt in your mouth.
10. The First Day of Summer Break - That first day when you realize you don’t have to rush around getting the kids ready for school and you have the next few months off – priceless.
11. The Unconditional Love of a Pet - Pets have a way of making us feel good. They love us without expecting much in return.
12. The Moment When You Realize That You’re the Only One Up - These rare, quiet moments are great times to reflect on all of the wonderful blessing we have.
13. Reminiscing with Family and Friends - Talking about old times can be such fun!
14. Dancing Your Heart Out and Not Caring At All Who’s Watching - Sometimes, you just have to dance!
15. When Your Children Tell You That You’re The Best Mom/Dad in The World - I love it when my little girl tells me this! How special I feel!
16. Getting a Compliment From a Perfect Stranger - Sometimes a nice comment or even a smile for someone we don’t know can give us the lift we need that day.
17. Hearing From Your Child’s Teacher that Your Son/Daughter is a Joy to Have in Class - It’s just nice to hear sometimes:)
18. Laughing So Hard that Your Tummy Hurts - A good laugh can be so therapeutic.
19. Starting the First Page of a New Book - When I was a little girl, my mom would take me on weekly trips to visit the local library. The anticipation of starting a new book always filled me with such excitement. I loved to read then and I still do now.
20. A Good Hug - We all need a little love and affection sometimes. There’s nothing like a good hug!
21. Realizing that You Are Blessed - Sometimes it just hits me out of nowhere – I love my life!
22. Reconnecting With an Old Friend - Now with all of the social networking sites, it’s easier than ever to find and connect with old friends.
23. The First Snow - The first time it snows each winter is so beautiful. I used to love waking up to a fresh blanket of snow on the ground.
24. The Last Snow - Of course, after several months of snow, cold and ice, the last snow is pretty nice too!
25. Talking to Friends/Family 100s of miles away on FaceTime/Skype - We are so thankful for FaceTime and Skype. We live in Florida, so it’s great to be able to actually see our family that lives in Ohio and Mexico.

Christy Burke

Christy is a freelance graphic designer, full-time mommy, positive thinker and part-time blogger.