Sitting in the grass, not itching, just vibing.
Drawing from life.
Studying the dimples in my friend’s face.
Recalling all the times I laughed so hard my chest hurt.
Thinking of the friends who did that to me.
Noticing the details of art that are usually glossed over.
Writing.
Just, writing.
Seeing how high I can climb a very climbable tree.
Learning empathy.
Being happy for my friends’ happiness — it multiplies.
Seeing wild blackberries and getting really excited.
Remembering how much I love all the things I loved as a kid.
Connecting my mind with each part of my body through yoga.
Fruit. Every fruit.
Tasting all the different bits of a meal.
Watching a tiny caterpillar inch its way across the stem of a leaf.
Catching the sunrise (rare).
Smelling the sea as I approach it.
Feeling the paw pad of an indoor cat.
Seeing a dog wag its tail so hard that its entire body wiggles.
Noticing a golden spiral in nature.
Surviving another day.
Checking in on everyone who did the same.
Appreciation and genuine gratitude opens doors.
simple pleasures ✨