Simple Joys in Life
@enjoythejourney (524)
United States
August 27, 2012 3:23pm CST
Sometimes I make life so complicated. I want more, to be more, to do more and the list goes on and on. Besides inflicting the If onlys. If only I was thinner, younger, prettier, richer, friendlier, smarter ya da ya da ya da.
I forget to stop, savor the moment and enjoy just being, and I remind myself of this quote.
"Times fun when your having flies"= by Kermit the Frog.
It is a simply quote, a play on words, but to a frog what good be better in life, for be more fun than having flies?
Next time, I think I will just sit on my porch and listen for the frogs and watch for flies.-- Simple joys in life.
9 responses
@toxic_lifestyle (1213)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Its normal for everyone of us to as for more. Because its really part of our nature to be unsatisfied in the things that we have. But we should not forget that we should be satisfied and contented for what we have. :)
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@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
Yes you are right, it is normal and it takes a balance in life to strive for more and be content with what we have. Thanks for sharing.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
It is okay to dream once in a while but do not divulge your thoughts with too much of this. Just be happy and accept whatever you have. You can make a change in whatever you might be now or whatever you might have now. Take the initiative to be a better person, not for others , but for yourself. Cheers!
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
28 Aug 12
I think we all make life complicated. I often wish I was a child again, though definitely not now! Kermit the Frog (and the rest of the Muppets too) can teach us a lot. I can't remember the last time I took a moment to just enjoy life, so perhaps I'll take Kermit's advice (sans flies of course!) and have some fun enjoying my surrounds. Thanks for sharing and enjoy froggie views from your porch! 
@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
I have kissed many a frog in my day- maybe that is why I am so fond of Kermit. Thanks for sharing!
@angelkarah050182 (4980)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Yes, we forget to enjoy simple things in our lives. We always celebrate big events or achievements in our lives. We have to be thankful also for the little things we have. Happy mylotting.
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@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
Yes, we do have so many little things in our life to be thankful for. It is just so hard to remember that sometimes.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
28 Aug 12
Hi friend, lot of simple things gives us more fun and enjoyment to us, but still we are worrying about some things and spoiling our happiness, good to hear about your simple joys, keep it up forever
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@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
It may be tough to keep that great attitude up forever. I need to conquer it today first. Thanks for the reminder.
@Darkkrusader (37)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
Everybody wants more for themselves and while setting out to become a somebody at times we tend to forget who we really are and we end up taking everything we've been given for granted so we definitely need to slowdown and make time to enjoy what we already have, it's the only way we can ever feel fulfilled you know what I'm saying? Of course we shouldn't spend too long being thankful we should always aim a little bit higher than we did yesterday, we just need to take a break every now and then...
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@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
so true, Sometimes all we need is to step back, take a break and see what we already have.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
30 Aug 12
There are too many times in all of our lives that we don't take the time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. We get more concerned with all of the stresses that we have in our lives and that does mean that we don't think about the fact that we can enjoy rainbows and discussions with our friends. In many situations, we even forget to think about the fact that there is a lot more to life than just work, home and sleep.
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
27 Aug 12
I don't know about the frogs and flies but I prefer watching something else, lol! Just kidding! Anyway, I do share the sentiment. I also used to get so anxious about the things that I want and don't have that I never even begin to appreciate those things that I do have. I always think my life could have been better, but it is actually better now.
I learned to appreciate every little thing that I have now. It didn't stop me though from dreaming and aiming high, but it does made me grateful for little blessings coming my way.
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@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
Gratitude and blessing, what a great way to live your life. Thanks for sharing!
@MsControversy (446)
• United States
27 Aug 12
I understand what you're saying, I do the same thing to myself. I always am asking myself "what if" and "if only". I have spent a lot of time complaining about all the things that I don't have or haven't done instead of being thankful and appreciative of the simple things in life that I do have. Thank you for sharing this. It reminded me to take a step back and just savor all the things in life that some of us take for granted.
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@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
28 Aug 12
I like your expression to "just savor all the things in life" - what a marvelous idea.
