The Good Stuff in Life
photo credit: takuya miyamoto*
Today I felt inspired to list out the simple things in life that bring me pleasure, the stuff I like to do that gives me an unmitigated thrill. I have one and only one criterion for selecting what goes on the list: the prospect of doing it must give me a little tingle. If it passes the tingle test, it goes on the list. An appreciation for simple things like these is real warm glow material, a pick me up for gloomy days and gloomy thoughts.
The good stuff:
- Making lists (viz. this post…)
- Daydreaming
- Lifehacking
- Stationery
- Shooting video
- Frolicking
- Coffee and warm rolls on Saturdays
- Rocking out
- Doing a mind sweep
- Alcohol-fuelled West Wing and The O.C. marathons
- Walking in the rain
- Beer gardens
- Films
- Hugs
- Being in the moment
- Soaking up the atmosphere at a coffee house
- Drawing up schedules
- Reading paperbacks on holiday
- Playing air guitar in front of the mirror
- Driving fast to loud music
In writing this post I see I’ve been beaten to it by Zen Habits, one of my favourite reads. You can see Leo’s list of 75 simple pleasures here.
Why not make your own list of simple pleasures and refer to it anytime you’re in need of a little morale boost?
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