Joy of simplicity
How simple things make our life whole and joyful
Dear Reader,
Thank you for reading my articles. It makes me so happy to share my perspective with you and to give you a weekly inspiration through my work.
Today I would like to write about simplicity and how it makes our life more peaceful, happy and full of joy.
First of all, I want you to put your hands on your chest and breathe slowly. Now, imagine any happy memory that you can think of and let it flow in you from within your heart. Let it soak in you for a few minutes and say thank you to yourself for creating such wonderful thing. When you are ready, come back to read the rest of this essay.
For the past few weeks, I could feel that collective energy was all over the place, however recently it started to shift a little bit - it’s lighter, even easier. Maybe it’s because we are getting closer to Christmas and the end of the year, and we look forward to the new beginning. Whatever the reason is I want to contribute with this article.
So grab any hot drink, a notebook, a pen and come join me for the quick 101 lesson on simplicity.
Simplicity is often described as a thing that is plain or uncomplicated. We hear all around us that everything is simple, doesn’t need effort and it is quick fix for such and such. I can agree to some extent, when it comes to creating a beautiful life.
Why? Because simple things make our whole life easier and full.
Simple conversations, simple smiles, simple moments between lovers, simple creations, simple friendships.
The power is in simplicity.
The creation is in simplicity.
The love is in simplicity.
It is that easy.
Let me explain it through examples. What do you feel when you see first snowflakes falling down and creating a blanket on trees? What do you feel when the leaves fall off and you can just walk and rustle them with your feet? What do you feel when you see the first snowdrops after dark winter? What do you feel when you come home to your loved ones? What do you feel when yo eat very first favourite fruit in the summer?
I believe it’s joy, happiness. Maybe even pure love.
Simplicity makes our heart melt and fuel our body with gratitude.
Gratitude is simplicity. When we start to notice small things all around us, our energy and mood shifts straight away. We start to be thankful for these little moments with ourselves, our family, friends, pets. We create more light and ease in our life. We notice more and more and awareness is the key to living beautiful life.
When we take pause, we are aware. It can be just little as a minute or more if you want. When you do it frequently, your awareness expands, you notice small things all around you, you start to feel more gratitude and the result is joyful, happy, simple life.
And this is a power of simplicity.
Now open your notebook, grab a pen and list 5 things that make you feel happy. Remember, these are your things and they can be done on daily basis. Listen to you heart, let it guide you. And maybe incorporate these things, so you can create even more wonderful life that you experience now.
Here is my list, maybe it can be your inspiration :)
Cuddles with my doggies in bed.
Matcha drink in the morning without distraction. Usually I also observe nature through my window.
Gratitude. I simply lie in bed, put my hands on my heart and recall any happy memory. It shifts my mind, energy straight away. You can also journal or whatever is easier for you.
Daily walks in nature. Simple energy booster.
Creation - writing, painting, cooking, journaling, taking photographs, you name it. Basically, any form of art when you create and don’t consume. Simple, yet powerful. Connects you more with yourself.
Remember, true joy is not complicated, its power is in simplicity.
Thank you for today.
Until next time,
Ilona