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Do you see beauty in the simple things

30/10/2017

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The simple things
The golden brown woodland in Autumn
Yesterday we were walking with the sun warming our faces and the leaves were raining down on us.  I really wanted to hold my arms out and spin! Honestly!  Do you ever feel like that? Do you ever get the urge to grab a passer by and dance as you're walking with your head phones in. Do you ever smile to the family that are playing together amidst the gorgeous sound of their children's laughter?  Do you catch snowflakes on your tongue? Do you sit on the grass and make daisy chains? Or is it just me?!

I love simple things. I also love travelling and having a mobile phone but I don't ignore those simple things that we take for granted. There's enough badness casting shadows in this world so we have to appreciate the small stuff.

I'm going to share my top 20 list of simple things I appreciate and hope you share yours too, 
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  1. Relaxing in a bubble bath with a book​
  2. Laughing so much you cry and no sound comes out of your mouth!
  3. Seeing a family playing together
  4. Each of the seasons and what they bring
  5. Sitting in the grass making daisy chains
  6. Walking through autumn leaves
  7. A coffee & catch up with a friend
  8. Snuggling with loved ones to watch a film together
  9. The unique traits of people - tell them how amazing they are! 
  10. Making time to enjoy a hobby 
  11. Sitting somewhere outside and just being there, close your eyes and listen
  12. Blasting music out and singing as if you're a good singer!
  13. Going for a walk as soon as it starts snowing
  14. Playing games with your family
  15. Hugs
  16. Making conversation with a stranger
  17. A long phone call with a loved one
  18. Getting home to the warmth after a cold walk
  19. Cooking and chatting together
  20. Life - it's to be lived
the simple things
Make daisy chains - just do it!
The simple things
Coffee & a catch up with friends is a must!
So there you have it, I'm a bit of a day dreamer (My husband would say a big daydreamer!) and I'm always looking around.  Time goes by so quickly and already I miss collecting leaves with my daughter and making collages, I miss counting snails as we walked to school.  I miss those simple things but I'm glad I appreciated them. 

I'm easily pleased and I'm quite likely to kick leaves at you if you're walking with me in the autumn, it's got to be done! This time of year always bring my husbands wise words of "you're going to kick a dog turd one of these days" every time I deliberately shuffle my way through the fallen leaves. I don't care. 
nature
The changing colours of the seasons
autumn
Blending in with autumn
So come on, indulge me, comment below with your most cherished simple things, who know's, maybe I'm not the only one cooing over a butterfly as it flutters past my head! ​
4 Comments
Rich Gorman
30/10/2017 22:37:35

Very thinly sliced onion. I really mean it. Uncooked. Raw on a salad. Also love dark chocolate with brandy

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Sarah link
6/11/2017 10:55:18

Thanks Rich, dark chocolate and brandy sounds good! :)

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Rachel @ The Daisy Pages link
5/11/2017 12:25:38

What a lovely list :-) I can relate to a lot of these! Love the counting snails thing....my daughter used to count caterpillars, only she couldn't pronounce it so used to say "patterpillars". On my list would be snuggling up with the kids in the evening watching a movie or each lost in our books. Or just sitting by the lakeside, taking in the views and the sound of the water rippling against the shore x

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Sarah link
6/11/2017 11:01:34

Thanks for your comment Rachel. It's nice to hear that your daughter used to count 'patterpillars'. For us, counting and looking at things on our walk to school made it more exciting! Your simple things sound great, who doesn't like to snuggle and watch a film! and I completely understand your peaceful moments by the lake, special moments. x

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