Simple Things

Goddesses of the North (green candle), East (yellow candle), South (red candle), West (blue candle) and the Great Mother (purple candle in the middle) watch over all of us.

This week, I've been reminded all about the simple things in life.  The simple pleasures that are all around me.  Last night for example I had the simple pleasure of enjoying a home made tasty meal, watching some TV and just enjoying being in the moment.

When was the last time you got to spend just enjoying the simple things in life?  Perhaps you have children, and snuggling with them at bedtime is a simple pleasure.  Maybe spending time out in nature is a simple pleasure.  Or even taking a breath of fresh air is a simple pleasure.

Did you know that some people who are incarcerated in jails don't even  get that?  Yes, they get 1hr a day outside of their cell in the "yard", sometimes that "yard" is enclosed, no fresh air at all.

Simple things can be so small that some may not even see them as simple pleasures.  The ability to see, feel, touch, taste, and hear.  I am reminded of many who I know who have lost one of their main five senses in life.   People on the earth are amazing beings,  if we lose one of our five senses something else picks up the spot and glows more.  I know for me, even though yes I wear glasses, my hearing has picked up from where my sight is low. 

Even being alive is a simple pleasure that some may over look!  I know today there are celebrations of death and life!  Marriage and yes even divorce/separation!  I am blessed and grateful to be alive today!  Are you?

There are many others in the world who do not have a roof over their head to call home.  I am reminded of this today as the Great Mother decided to spring on us a snow storm.  I am here at home in my apartment with my cup of tea writing, while outside there are many who do not have a warm dry place to stay.

It's also like looking at things you are grateful for.  They can be the smallest little things.  Have you made your list of what you are grateful for?

Take pleasure in the simple things.  For really everything in life is a simple thing, it's all just stuff!