- Writing this essay.
- Reading a good book.
- Racing to finish the good book so as to get started on another good book that’s waiting for you.
- A nice walk.
- The feeling that an early morning sunshine gives.
- Walking barefoot on green grass covered with dew.
- Smiling at a stranger.
- Being smiled back by the stranger.
- Holding hands.
- That feeling of hesitancy plus excitement before you lock lips for the first time.
- Kissing the one you love.
- Stopping by to smell the flowers.
- Performing a random act of kindness.
- Receiving a random act of kindness.
- A warm hug.
- A nice cup of tea/coffee.
- Relieving oneself.
- Watching the sunset.
- The freshness you feel after brushing your teeth.
- A hot shower.
- A romantic kiss in the rain.
- Waking up all energized and realizing you beat the alarm.
- Dancing in the rain.
- Playing with a pet.
- Switching to the cold side of the pillow.
- When it rains just as you are about to lay in bed.
- Paying someone a genuine compliment.
- Receiving a genuine compliment.
- Strumming the guitar.
- Listening to your favorite song on the radio.
- Realizing you’ve finally moved on.
- Sharpening a pencil.
- Giving without expecting anything in return.
- Asking for forgiveness.
- Dreaming without any sense of limitation.
- When you show someone a new possibility they never realized existed.
- Sensual pleasure.
- Forgiving someone who wronged you.
- Writing with your non-dominant hand.
- Practicing mindfulness meditation.
- Laughing at yourself.
- Saying ‘Thank You’.
- When you get a ‘You’re Welcome!’ with a big smile.
- Taking a nice picture.
- Being photographed by a friend with a DSLR camera.
- When someone you just recently met remembers your name.
- Being told you matter.
- Telling someone they matter.
- Humming songs.
- Spending time with family.
- Eating slowly.
- Breathing deeply.
- Devouring on a good meal.
- Assisting someone’s goal.
- Getting to know someone better.
- Celebrating someone’s victory.
- Locking the door to dance inside your room.
- Playing a rapid fire q/a game.
- Dancing on a choreographed song with dear ones.
- Nailing a presentation.
- Dipping your feet in cold water after a long tiring summer’s day.
- Getting a good night message from your loved one.
- Waking up to a good morning message from your loved one.
- Feeling you get from realizing your handwriting has improved.
- Watching your team play- and play well!
- Knowing the following day is a holiday.
- Appreciating art.
- Being listened to.
- Acceptance of what is.
- A good night’s sleep.
- Reaching on time.
- Creating.
- Asking good questions.
- Letting go.
- Realizing there’s less traffic than usual.
- Knowing impermanence is pervasive.
- Catching up with a long lost friend.
- When someone tells you you’ve inspired them to follow their passion.
- Going to bed content at heart.
- Conversing with like-minded people.
- Being able to express to the best of our ability.
- Adding value.
- Realizing there’s more time to sleep.
- Quenching your thirst with a fresh bottle of water.
- Sliding into your PJ’s the moment you get home and not having to change it again until absolutely necessary.
- Sun-basking on a December afternoon.
- Being in the company of someone special who insists on saying ‘…but I love you’ as opposed ‘I love you but..’ no matter how tough life gets.
- Centering your attention in the midst of a frantic day draining you out.
- Knowing you brightened someone’s day.
- Getting past a vehicle that’s emitting heavy smoke.
- Watching your urge surf.
- Finding joy in trying out each simple pleasure mentioned on this list.
- Putting technology away to spend time in solitude.
- Being able to say no without guilt.
- Not having to ask permission for something you really wish to do.
- When a fellow commuter offers you the chance to make the first pass.
- Opening your shoes after a long day’s trek.
- Watching the mountains.
- Getting a lift on the way back home.
- Getting a back-rub from a loved one.
- Realizing this is an in-exhaustible list.
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