Life Is Only Pleasurable If....!

6 months ago

This is in response to a question posed by @ericvancewalton. Check it out here

What simple pleasures of life do you truly enjoy?

My answer:

Life is as tough as it is unpredictable, the environment very harsh and stressful. Getting caught up in the daily grind and working so hard to achieve our high goals, stress from relationships, family and health and many other kinds, can be overwhelming, making life one burdensome journey.

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.

For this reason, we neglect what's really important and miss out on life entirely, then we realize too late that many days have slipped away while chasing dreams we might not even have in our grasp. What a pity!

It is very difficult to find anything enjoyable about life, especially amidst so much turbulence, except you look very closely. Finding effective ways to deal with everyday stresses is the most good we can do ourselves, these are the things that make life pleasurable, not the hours you put in working from 9-5, not the toiling and the labour from sunrise to sundown.... no no, none of these can truly make one happy!

All around me I find little, simple pleasures that make life endurable and sprinkle them throughout my day to keep me connected to the things that are important, things that make life pleasurable.They’re not big things, but each simple pleasure can translate to a great day and a great life!

We owe ourselves to consider those little pleasures as the coin to pay ourselves back with, for the many stresses of life. I do believe that we would be more productive and successful generally if we can take time out to enjoy the simple pleasures life offers us, pleasures at no extra cost.

Don't you feel invigorated after having fun or doing whatever it is you consider pleasurable to you? I do! Infact that's when my energy is at its optimal level and I feel I can take on the World as it were.

So I do those things that help me enjoy this life as much as I can.

Having a picnic at the beach with friends and family.

Taking a walk in the Park.

Watching animals in nature, especially when visiting the zoo.

Eating fresh popped popcorn while watching an interesting movie.

Snuggling together with my partner under the covers on a cold and rainy day.

Listening to very cool music on a Saturday morning because I don't have to go to work.

Laying back and looking up at the clouds and observing their changing shapes and the beautiful Sunset.

Listening to good music while driving around in a car.

Living life, impacting lives, knowing that a simple action on my part has put a smile on the face of someone. Little acts of kindness and generosity makes the world a better place for someone. I find this the greatest pleasure of all.

Wealth didn't make this list because it's the bane of man's existence, the harbinger of his problems, people have spent their whole life accumulating it only to discover that it didn't bring them the expected fulfilment and happiness. Making it the focus of life can sap one of the energy required to enjoy life itself.

But that does not mean that I have a problem seeing my bank account grow. Balance is the key and seeking to recreate those activities that give us peace rather than chaos, to keep our sanity intact in this insane world. Enjoying these little pleasures help us enjoy true living.

Photo by Vladimír Sládek: https://www.pexels.com/photo/symmetrical-view-of-a-park-with-topiary-10539857/

Thank you @ericvancewalton for the opportunity to digitalize our thoughts and memories.

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