There is joy to be found in everyday living.
To have a day at home. To spend a morning washing sheets, airing out the house, tidying up the small messes of daily life. To scramble some eggs in your favorite pan. To turn up the tunes and clean a closet. To make a snack and watch a favorite movie. To curl up with a book, to play with your cat, to wear your favorite fuzzy socks. To watch the sun slip behind the trees as night begins to close in on the day.
None of these things cost but all of these things contribute to your betterment. These small comforts and delightful acts bring comfort and joy to the everyday.
The average day is chock full of these small things if only you allow yourself to notice and appreciate them. There is joy to be found when life is normal, when there’s no excitement or tumult to distract and stress you.
Isn’t it lovely to think we don’t need much to be happy?
You’re absolutely spot on about how we need to slow down and appreciate many of the small things in our lives! We don’t (and shouldn’t) need much to make us happy. I mean, even watching a beautiful sunset like the one in your picture is very satisfying.
Thank you for this uplifting post. There is joy in every day living. We just have to notice it.
You’re welcome, Betty. Thank you for reading! Sometimes we just need a reminder to look for the good.