I don’t want a fancy house. I don’t have to have fancy jewelry. I don’t desire designer goods. I don’t think expensive restaurants are all that great. I don’t need the newest and best, the biggest or the brightest. There’s nothing wrong with any of these things, they’re just not something I long for.
When I think about my life, I don’t quantify it in the things I own, I quantify it in the places I’ve been, the people I’ve met, the things I’ve seen.
I like simple. I like moments. I like sunsets and seascapes. I like the serenity in the air after a rain storm has ended. I like driving down the highway when a good song comes on the radio and I can’t help but sing at the top of my lungs. I love cultures and people who show me a way of life that’s not my own. I appreciate people who make me think about things in a way that I never have before. I admire people who are true to themselves and damn proud of being so. I appreciate honesty and authenticity and if I could ask for one thing in life, it would be more honesty and authenticity from the people in my life… and people everywhere.
If I could give thing to every person I meet, it would be a compliment. Whether you know the person or not, a compliment can always brighten the day of someone… even when they’re down in the dumps. I know this firsthand because I know how much I appreciate it when people pay me compliments. Speaking of compliments, Blog of the Wolf Boy paid me a huge compliment in asking me to partake in his ‘Behind the Author’ series for his blog. So stay tuned for that.
What I want out of life is happiness. And it’s definitely the simple things in life that make me happy. A smile, a laugh, a sunny day, exceeding potential, passionate kisses, thoughtful gestures, I could go on and on. To me, I don’t want fancy, I don’t want designer, I don’t need expensive. I just want the quiet nobility of leading a good life and an appreciation for the things I’ve seen and the things I’ve accomplished and a wanderlust for the places I’ve not yet been.
This is a good attitude. If only more people felt that way! This comment section brings me some hope, however 🙂
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Awe, this was such a nice message to read. Thank you ❤
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How sweet and friendly you are!! ☺
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I try!
Haha, just kidding. I’m kind of an ornery soul with a soft heart. Like a wicked witch that’s been converted, maybe.
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small things can be more beautiful than luxury when you know how to enjoy it. I love your post. warm regards.
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I wholeheartedly agree with you!
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sounds like you are on the right path to a good, happy life. And I look forward to your interview with Wolf Boy!
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Hoping it’s not too boring! haha
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The simple things really can (and do) give us the most happiness in life. I very much agree. I can’t wait to read your author interview…how exciting! 🤗🤩
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Right? Simple things are the best things.
As for my interview… It is kind of exciting. Hopefully I’m not too boring. haha!
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You are not boring my friend!! 🙂
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Loved your post. It’s the simple things in life which are most valuable. Sweet and simple.
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Wholeheartedly agree with you there ❤
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This is something I’ve learned a few times. Before, during and after my first divorce, I learned how material things can’t buys happiness. I moved out of our huge house to a tiny apartment and was so much happier.
After my ECT treatments, I’ve learned how much I cherish memories (I “lost” 3 years of my life with the side effect of memory loss that comes with the treatments). I take pictures more often now.
In sobriety, I’ve truly learned the most about myself and have really begun to dig in to the differences between needs and wants and also that I’ve gained some of the greatest things in life (self respect) by losing people I loved dearly.
It’s not easy by any means, but the life lessons and tiny blessings we each walk away with are so much more valuable than the shiny new car or premium cat food. 🤓 Although, I actually feed my cats better food than I do myself sometimes. 🤣🤣🤣😹😹😹
Happy almost weekend!!! 🥰🥰🥰
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Cats are important for our mental health and well being, though. You need to treat them like royalty… so they can be assholes 90% of the time and then love you 10% of the time and make you forget about the other 90% of the time hahahaha
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Lololololololololololololololol!!!!!!!
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Great post and so true. My life fits in a suitcase now and to be quite honest, it’s all I need to be happy. And people of course, lots of people.
Lieve
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Oh man, and I thought I’d stripped my life down to get it into three rubbermaid bins. One suitcase is very impressive, you must have a lot of stories!
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It’s the simplest of things that make our lives more content and full of happiness❤️This post is amazing👌🏻
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I wholeheartedly agree with you. Also, thank you for the compliment ❤
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So true, material things can’t buy happiness. I search for experiences that teach me or bring me joy 🙂
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Experiences give you the best/most wealth in life! You’re very wise with that respect.
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Love your words, very very wise ❤️😊
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Love your positivity. Thanks for your support and for always reading my blog ❤ I see you and it means a lot!
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That was beautifully written, V! It’s all about quality over quantity I think. Being happy and content with life in the present moment is a precious commodity yet abundant. Available to all of us yet so hard for us to actually acquire. Life is a paradox.
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Thanks lady! ❤ It is really hard to acquire the mentality, but I think once you find it, you know it. The grass seems greener, the big things seem better, the little things seem less important. It affects the way you see the world!
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You just made me smile and voiced what is in my own dear heart. We stay in a very small town. I always wave at everybody and put my best genuine smile on. I thank the person sweeping the road, because without him everything will be a mess. Yes the small things… Well written btw.
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Thank you so much ❤ This comment really brought a smile to my face this afternoon, on a day when I really needed it. Sending some positivity your direction as a thank you!
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You my dear are a soul after my own heart. I admire your desires and needs in this often times dark world we live in. I look forward to more posts from you and encourage you to stand your ground and reach for your dreams.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
https://stevenshorror.home.blog
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Thank you ❤ I appreciate your reading and taking the time to leave such a sweet comment. You're pretty wonderful for brightening my afternoon.
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I’m glad I broughtht a smile to your day
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Reblogged this on Living Abridged.
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Love this! Similar thoughts to some of my posts about the little things that make me smile. Really enjoyed reading yours x
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Thank you so much for reading and for your support ❤
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I love this so much. What I think I’d like the most tho is an indefatigable sense of humour😋😏
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Awe, shucks!
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This is my fave post this week, that genuine V voice with the Real. You are a good writer.
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Thank you ❤ You're a good cheerleader to have.
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