When was the last time you really enjoyed a fresh breeze? just taking in the air and appreciating it for what it is?
Robin Sharma, in his book The Greatness Guide, tells of meeting a man — he assumed to be in his seventies — who in middle of their conversation closed his eyes and smiled as he took in the breeze.
As someone who had written an entire book about paying attention to what really matters when it comes to having a wonderful life, Sharma was impressed.
Don’t Take the Simple Things for Granted
Many people today, unfortunately, tend to overlook the small stuff. They focus and what they consider to be significant and important. But enjoying the simple things in life can make a major difference in your quality of life.
“Some of life’s best pleasures are its simplest ones. Enrich your life with more of them and your heart will be happy,” says Sharma.
Less is More
Today’s culture is all about more, bigger, better, faster, and quicker. While being able to do what you were previously able to do in half the time with double the convenience is a remarkable feat, this mindset can make you feel that in order to be happy what was good yesterday no longer holds true today. To enjoy nature, you can’t just step outside, you need a major vacation. To have a good time with friends, you need a program.
But the truth is that in this area less is more. As long as your convinced that your happiness is dependent on grandiose conditions, you’ll most-likely end up being disappointed. But if you decide that the simple things in life have what to offer you, you’re bound to enjoy a wonderful life.
In the words of Sharma, “please don’t forget about those basic but beautiful treasures to be loved along the way. Like deep human connections, realizing your best through fulfilling work, exploring the world and experiencing the glory of nature—like a sensational sunset that fills your soul or a full moon set against a star-filled sky.”
Which simple things can you enjoy right now?
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