pleasures, little things

LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT…..PLEASURES YOU CAN CREATE DAILY.

''ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS,FOR ONE DAY YOU MIGHT LOOK BACK AND REALIZE THEY WERE THE BIG THINGS" ROBERT BRAULT.

When you wake up in the morning, stretch your arms, breathe deeply and welcome the gift of another day…………….

We all have dreams, hopes and private thoughts that are part of life. We all know that they might nor materialize, but we must create days that have special moments and that is, to have pleasure from little things.


Flowers. Have a bunch of fresh flowers some where in your home. If they are out of season or costly, buy one or two and let them spread their beauty all over. Flowers are alive and have a magic called energy. The color, the fragrance and the slight motion as the wind blows reminds you that this is life. I studied IKEBANA and the design of a few blooms, is such fun to create. The centre piece of a table can be a potted plant, three or five blooms or even a rose in a bowl of water. I add crystals to the water and they sparkle with life.

When I buy plants for the garden, I use them indoors for a few days. They look great in a salad bowl or on a small tray.
My herbs on the window are often used for a centre piece and look great with a few fruits around it or some bright peppers and onions. So be adventurous....................

Books. I have a coffee table that always had the latest magazines and a good book or two on it. It was planned to make my kids curious and it worked. Today the are avid readers and love to browse through National Geographic, art books and books of all subjects from Yoga, Business to Travel and animal books, ecology and life.

Music. We all like different music and generally we have music on quietly. I find that turning off the TV can be good. The focus changes from looking there, to looking and listening to each other. There are families that watch TV instead of asking each other about their day, dreams and worries.

Little things, small gifts, signs that you were thought of matter in the home. Fold the newspaper when you have read it. Wipe up the coffee that you spilt on the table. Rinse the odd dish. Share a cookie with the dog. My dogs give unconditional love and trust and we all need to care more about our pets, Offer to fetch the post. Check the petrol in the car, water and oil too. Be fair with the chocolate, do not leave an empty wrapper in the fridge. Share your best snack……………these little things give a feeling of care and respect for others.

Make arrangements and plan outings. .
The people who wait for a phone call or invitation, just wait. When I want to do something, I look at the list of people who might enjoy the outing and I arrange it. A coffee, lunch, visits to a great book store, a museum or pop in to see an old friend…easy to do. JUST do it. We can have an omelets and coffee at home with a friend.Create togetherness, a bridge game, sewing circle, recipe club, rent a DVD or simply have a chat.

Take time to speak and give your undivided attention to people you love. Write love notes and take time to read a good book or a poem with your grand child. These are treasures now that become memories tomorrow.Phone a sick friend and let her speak. Take a moment a day to think and smile at your secret thoughts.

I know this week will be one of joy for you, because you will create it. Have fun and watch the sun beams, the stars and the silvery moon dancing in the clouds.



Love and light, Rona