Forget smelling the roses. When was the last time you even noticed the roses? Sometimes we (myself definitely included) get totally consumed by the things we want to accomplish in a 24 hour period that we don’t enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Sure, ambition and setting goals are important. But so is truly enjoying yourself and spending quality time with your family and friends. How balanced is your life?
Photos taken by me during our honeymoon
A balanced life is something I strive for. Scheduling a weekday dinner with a friend, enjoying a glass of wine without the noisy TV in the background, or looking at my wedding/honeymoon pictures countless times because they make me smile are all things that I have done recently to try to really appreciate life to the fullest. I’m a work in progress and constantly have to practice “living in the moment”!
What was the last simple pleasure you enjoyed?
Are you “living in the moment”?
Kasey
The last simple pleasure I enjoyed was sitting on the beach, listening to the waves and enjoying the breeze, I did this the morning we left St. Lucia. I was by myself and it was great I was just taking it all in, it was an awesome experiece! I am ready to go back.
Kasey, are these photos taken with your new camera? love the close-ups! You are totally right–living according to a to-do list and basing value on accomplishments is a vice I am working on! And thanks for your encouraging comment on my recent post about the DI.
Rachel, Yes these were take with the new camera! We have an amazing macro lens!
Beautiful pictures. You’re right, life can get so busy with little things. Family, friends and living in the moment are where it’s at.
It’s so true, there is so much beauty and greatness among us and we often times forget about it! I do this too, and I try really hard to take time each day to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. Even last night Nick and I was awing over our flowers in our yard. They just came out of no where and they are so pretty.
Staying in the moment is something I strive to do each day. It’s more difficult some days than others, but I’m learning
Just relaxing on the couch with hubby during a party Saturday night and watching the party go on …enjoying seeing our friends and family mingling with each other. Fun to step back and just see the love surrounding us.