The simple joy of escaping to the Silver Comet Trail. The simple joy of passing by yellow jonquils—my city's flower. The simple joy of that first sip of coffee. The simple joy of walking into a new local business and realizing that it will be one of your go-to spots. The simple joy of reading a book at your favorite spot in the house. The simple joy of going to the library and really understanding what a gift libraries are. The simple joy of taking a long, hot bath after an exhausting day. The simple joy of hearing my children's laughter. The simple joy of finally having time to watch a guilty pleasure on TV. The simple joy of being held in the arms of the love of my life. The simple joy of hearing your mami's voice. The simple joy of laughing so hard your stomach hurts. The simple joy of wearing your favorite sweater or favorite loungewear. The simple joy of creating art. The simple joy of watching a child learn and experience something new. The simple joy of nostalgia. The simple joy of the first day of farmers market season. The simple joy of the first day of Food Truck Tuesday season. The simple joy of having a picnic. The simple joy of solving a crossword puzzle on a lazy Sunday morning. The simple joy of an empty laundry basket—a rare treat. The simple joy of discovering a new-to-me artist. The simple joy of getting my hair done at the salon by my favorite hair stylist. The simple joy of self-care. The simple joy of browsing my bookshelf. The simple joy of receiving happy mail. The simple joy of taking a nap on a random afternoon. The simple joy of being able to sleep in. The simple joy of eating a favorite treat. The simple joy of learning something new. The simple joy of embracing life's simple pleasures. The simple joy of embracing the stillness. The simple joy of embracing your softness. The simple joy of realizing that you're in your favorite era. The simple joy of being.
This post is part of a blog hop with Exhale —an online community of women pursuing creativity alongside motherhood, led by the writing team behind Coffee + Crumbs. Click here to view the next post in the series "Simple".
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