Every Day Simple Pleasures

It is the beginning of the holiday season, starting to have that 'rushed' busy feeling, making plans for potential vacations, family visits, fall gatherings ...... Oh I'm sure the list goes on. I was at an event last night and a woman mentioned to me she can't wait for March. I asked her why.... because she had sooo much to do at work between now and then and she couldn't wait for this hectic time to pass. 

I'm sure we all have been in her shoes, sometimes we liver perpetually waiting, hoping for the future to arrive as we believe and hope it will be slower, less busy, uncomplicated (and often times we hope for more time to be healthy, exercise, and do everything we love). We all have this fascination and dreamy desires of this future world. 

Yoga helps us to come into the present moment. Any type of yoga you practice, breathing exercises, meditation, physical postures....it helps us to live right now one breath at a time, one movement at a time, one thought at time. What challenges you face in your yoga space....help you live right now and enjoy the simple pleasures of today. 

So, I decided to write down simple little pleasures....I do or experience that make me happy everyday (so I don't have to wait until after the holidays to feel happy and content). Surprisingly this was harder than I thought....but a few sips of coffee later... thoughts just started flowing. If you have an extra 10 minutes today grab your favorite mug of coffee or tea....and just start brain dumping everything you absolutely adore about your days! 

Every Day Simple Pleasures

Yogurt with Granola

Warmth of coffee in the morning (especially during these cooler mornings)

Heart Opening Restorative Yoga Pose

Big Kitty snuggling with me on the couch, purring his unconditional love

Watching light filter through the tree leaves when walking or driving

Hugs

The moments of Savasana

Head hitting the pillow after a long day, cuddling into a comfy soft blanket

Moments of Reflection, Art Journaling, Writing & Day Dreaming

Completing a creative endeavor (even something as simple as loving the outfit you pick out to wear today)

Combining current clothes and accessories in a fun, cute & uniquely ME way

A cup of warm tea after a briskly chill walk outside

Connecting with someone new over a common interest

Contributing to the happiness of someone else

Taking Walks, Observing Nature

Learning while Listening to Podcasts

Being Productive

Walking on my freshly painted basement floor with cute rugs

The OM of a yoga class

Share with us in the comment section some of your favorite Every Day Simple Pleasures...maybe we'll pick up a few ideas to make our own from each other.