The simple things in life....
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
Canada
February 24, 2017 8:45am CST
The pictures says it all for me. I am not a materialistic person. I never have been and I never will be. I want for little in life. What I do have I am thankful for. It takes very little to make me happy. I have a roof over my head, good food on my table and a family who loves me. What more could I possibly want? Sure I could go out and buy all kinds of material things and the best of everything but it wouldn't make me feel any happier then I am right now.
The things that make me happy are spending time with my family and enjoying the great outdoors. Sitting a top a mountain enjoying the view or sitting on a beach listening to the waves slap the shore is heavenly to me. Spending the night in a tent on the river's edge or sitting around a campfire talking the night way is what I love to do. Sure I could rent a fancy hotel room but I wouldn't be happy and I wouldn't feel comfortable. It is not who I am.
I can honestly say I am the happiest I have ever been in my life! Life is awesome! The sun is shining today. It is a beautiful out there and it got me thinking about all the simple things in life that make me smile.
Hope you are all enjoying your day!!
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@allknowing (137819)
• India
25 Feb 17
That is how it should be. You can add me there. I too have the capability to get happiness from simple things.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
24 Feb 17
I enjoy whatever comes my way. I'm pretty easy. If life is slow though, I beef it up, if it's a merry go round, I get off. I like to have a little say in how it flows. Sitting in a hammock on a mountain top sounds heavenly.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
I am the same way! Life is forever changing but I always make the most of it.
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@AutumnSnow (4583)
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24 Feb 17
Some place by the water and some yarn so I can crochet is all I need,lol
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
26 Feb 17
Thank you that means a lot and I agree. You are so right.
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@tarannum (32)
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26 Feb 17
@Happy2BeMe ur welcome dear, thanks for being a source of inspiration..
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
27 Feb 17
I would like something in the middle, lol
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
25 Feb 17
I love everything. I'm the first to admit I'm materialistic, but also enjoy the simple things in life. I'm content and happy, healthy and smart, and lucky and blessed. That's all that matters to me. I love my life! Enjoy yours, too. We are what we make of life.
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@nottoooldtowrite (2715)
• Philippines
25 Feb 17
Spending time with family really makes me happy. With friends too.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
24 Feb 17
@Happy2BeMe
It is. Let's do that one day.
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@amandajay (23264)
• New Zealand
25 Feb 17
I dont want any diamonds, just some where to relax and peace
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@destinykst (251)
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25 Feb 17
Really happiness is in simple things.I could say there are very few people like you who don't run behind material things for happiness .Otherwise everyone wants money,luxury where relations have no meaning .May almighty fulfill all your wishes and always be happy.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
26 Feb 17
I know a lot of people like that but I never really got it.
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
24 Feb 17
I´m not very outdoorsy brcause I have had back surgery and other things I won´t mention. But I love my garden and I´m very proud that all of it has been made from cuttings and stolen seeds from my friends.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
Your garden sounds lovely. I am glad that it gives you such pleasure.
@Juliaacv (51392)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
I am the way in the fact that I have all that I really need with a shirt on my back, a roof over my head, food on the table and a little put away for the future.
I love sitting outside in a hammock too, I'm not so much for the entire camping thing-I like the a/c too much, but I do love to be outdoors in the nice weather enjoying the sights, sounds and smells.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
26 Feb 17
That is great. I don't have a/c at home or at work.
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@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Feb 17
I am also happy with where and what I have. I have been through the phase of wanting material things, now small things are all I need in life.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
24 Feb 17
That is exactly how I feel. At this point in my life I just prefer the similar life.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
24 Feb 17
I'm happy to hear that life is going well for you. :-)
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