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Post by donna on Feb 25, 2017 20:04:02 GMT
I have been more mindful of simple joys in my life since my son deployed last June. For me simple joys are a very hot shower each morning, laughing with my dh about so many things, seeing photos or videos of my step-grand daughter, talking and laughing with my students, seeing a beautiful sunrise or sunset. All of these things make me so happy each day.
What are some of your simple joys?
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Post by dulcemama on Feb 25, 2017 20:07:04 GMT
Hanging out with DD
Ditto DH
Long hot bathes
A meaningful job
My backyard
Boiled eggs
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Post by flanz on Feb 25, 2017 20:10:02 GMT
walk/talk with a friend
music
birdsong
sunshine
cat purring, esp. when she's on my chest
making a special meal for dh
when he makes one for me
videochats with our grown kids. four of us. three countries.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 20:12:06 GMT
The chickens.
Finding a fresh laid egg.
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Post by basketdiva on Feb 25, 2017 20:17:14 GMT
I'm a beach girl living in a high desert area. My collection of shells and antique glass floats and bouts fill me with a sense of peace and joy.
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StephDRebel
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Post by StephDRebel on Feb 25, 2017 20:24:06 GMT
 Yesterday was running errands with the sunroof open, the music up, and 80 degrees in ohio. Everyday things that make me happy: Lipgloss Facetiming my nieces Being able to hear the school playground and church bells from my house. Random texts. Seeing 'dad' come up on my 18 year olds phones when my dh calls. They might not have had a dad most of their lives, but the knee they were supposed to have found us right when he was supposed to. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 20:25:44 GMT
Getting to the end of my work day knowing I've helped people take a big step in making a life changing dream come true.
The way the sun feels on my skin
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Feb 25, 2017 20:29:37 GMT
Yesterday it was beautiful here in NEPA! So that was a huge joy for me (now it's raining cats and dogs lol)
Hot shower
Laughing with DH
Good music
Mixed drinks/wine
Good sushi
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 25, 2017 20:33:45 GMT
When my kids accomplish something (small to others, HUGE to me)
sleep
nature
warm weather
a funny TV show
a good book that transports you to another place
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Feb 25, 2017 20:36:38 GMT
My cats
Laughing with my husband
Walking
Seeing the flowers come up in my garden
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Post by anniefb on Feb 25, 2017 20:40:32 GMT
Going for an early morning run with friends.
Walking along the beach.
Hanging out at home and scrapbooking.
Skyping with my 3 year old niece.
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Post by disneypal on Feb 25, 2017 20:40:59 GMT
Spring-like weather (in February)
Listening to old Osmond Brother songs
Starting a new crochet project
Listening to the birds sing in the early morning.
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Post by beachbum on Feb 25, 2017 20:42:01 GMT
Seeing palms out every window of our house
'top down' weather all year
a 15 minute drive to the beach at Sanibel - my happy place
beach weather all year
talking with our 3 y/o DGD and 1.5 y/o DGS on Skype - and seeing them light up when they see us on their screen
pelicans
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Post by styxgirl on Feb 25, 2017 20:43:37 GMT
Husband and kids
My family
Coffee
My kids laughing
Food/ cooking
Music
TV
Sunshine
Thunderstorms
Sleep ;-)
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Post by Judy26 on Feb 25, 2017 20:48:39 GMT
Seeing palms out every window of our house 'top down' weather all year a 15 minute drive to the beach at Sanibel - my happy place beach weather all year talking with our 3 y/o DGD and 1.5 y/o DGS on Skype - and seeing them light up when they see us on their screen pelicans I want your life! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 20:58:38 GMT
Dark mint chocolate, chilled.
New books.
Taking my bra off!
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Post by gar on Feb 25, 2017 21:03:42 GMT
Holding my little grandson Climbing into my comfy bed at the end of the day and pulling up my feather duvet/comforter. A Cadbury's cream egg  Sunshine after the very grey winter Unexpectedly hearing a song from the late 70s/80s on the radio and instantly being transported back in time. |
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Post by kat on Feb 25, 2017 21:04:13 GMT
Spending a snowy weekend afternoon curled up under a lap robe on the couch and watching a Hallmark movie with the dog wrapped around my feet.
Meeting friends at Starbucks for a latte and laughing like fools over something silly.
Going to my knitting group
Working in my art journal.
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Post by LisaDV on Feb 25, 2017 21:14:51 GMT
The laughter of ds or dd.
Private jokes with dh.
Snuggle time with all or just one of the above.
When my dd pain level is 4 or under and you see the vivacious girl that she once was at all times.
Reading aloud to dd before bed or to the whole family instead of tv time.
Having my nails polished. (this hasn't happened often in the last few years. I'm polish free right now, but I've worn nail polish more often than not since the beginning of the year. It makes me happy.)
Sushi
Any restaurant that can make food that dd wants to eat that free of her allergies.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 25, 2017 21:21:14 GMT
Chi Tea from Starbucks. Only Starbucks because everywhere else it taste funny, unless I make my own at home
Having my drink on the way to work on a beautiful day with the sunroof open and 80s music.. Journey/Rick Springfield.. really just about anything.
Listening to my DD who is 8 singing with her headphones on..
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Post by candygurl on Feb 25, 2017 21:23:38 GMT
The first sip of coffee each morning
Feeling when I finish a run
Fresh from the shower clean
Sitting down to enjoy a meal
Quietness
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Post by YooHoot on Feb 25, 2017 21:27:44 GMT
Hot coffee
Cold Diet Coke
My dog
Good hair days
Finding a bargain
A night in watching a good movie or tv series
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Post by flanz on Feb 25, 2017 21:28:46 GMT
Dark mint chocolate, chilled. New books. Taking my bra off! How could I forget: taking my bra off - awesome!! herons/ egrets/ pelicans/ snowy plovers / sandpipers beach walks hummingbirds a good story - book or film or tv laughing - need to find more funny movies/ stand up routines etc. i'm sure there are tons more |
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Post by scrappyesq on Feb 25, 2017 21:40:17 GMT
Iced coffee. I only drink it when it's 60 or above.
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Post by Sue on Feb 25, 2017 21:47:37 GMT
My six grands
Hearing the first frogs of spring awake and singing after a cold winter.
Pussywillows
Sunshine... when you live in western Oregon you learn to REALLY appreciate sunshine!
Hummingbirds at my four feeders
Flowers, anytime, anywhere but especially the ones I plant in the many planters on my deck.
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Post by peasapie on Feb 25, 2017 21:52:06 GMT
When my kitty snuggles with me in the morning
Blaring Sirius on every Sonos speaker in the house
Cuddling on the couch with DH and watching our shows
Listening to my toddler grandsons say almost anything.
Days with nothing to do but walk on the beach and play with art
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Post by LeaP on Feb 25, 2017 21:58:26 GMT
Petting my dog. We switched his food this fall and his fur is thick as a carpet and soft.
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Post by alexa11 on Feb 25, 2017 22:02:32 GMT
My 3 beautiful DGDs
This warm February weather
The feeling I get after working out
My almost 13 yr old furboy snoring
Taking care of my mom
Dark chocolate
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Post by quiltz on Feb 25, 2017 22:07:25 GMT
My grandchildren, the joys in my life
Being Canadian
Warmth on a day in February
God's un-ending love for me, His Grace
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Post by danalz on Feb 25, 2017 22:09:44 GMT
Snuggling with our kitten
A diet coke from McDonald's after a long day at work.
Snuggling in bed with a good book
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