Complex but simple - Finding pleasure

I reached down, a small smile moved my lips at the first contact, the moment the tips of my fingers touched its delicate softness ever so lightly; I began to caress it gently and my eyes closed in pleasure. It was wet and the moisture clung to my fingertips as they explored further...

I've experienced enough life to understand it's the small things, done passionately and often, which are the most valuable to me. I prefer a consistent enjoyment of life rather than leaping from one big thing to the other; those bigger events hold great value however they're sporadic meaning the benefits are also.

Focusing on finding and experiencing those small moments is something I've done for a long while now and I have a long list of little things that bring pleasure, enjoyment, comfort, happiness and other such benefits.

Most revolve around nature as I find so much pleasure from immersing myself within it. I walk a lot and spend long hours in the various parks and gardens around my home and on longer trips into the country; the drive there is pleasant as is the peace and quiet I find. It's in these places I feel cradled and nurtured, but also re-energised, truly alive and inspired.

The first paragraph of this blog describes a moment I was in the gardens after a shower of rain and my contentment touching the soft petals I found there, running my hand upon the leaves and feeling the textures beneath them. I find it very soothing to be in touch, literally, with nature.

I find these small moments in my home also, and even at work, where I've created a space around myself conducive to thought and reflection as much for work. Having an environment I feel comfortable within helps me feel better and that helps me work better whilst at home I feel more content and connected with myself and life.

Another area in which I create these little moments is with other people.

I'm a very private person and let few into my life however I am one who shows kindness, courtesy and generosity also. Doing so is an opportunity to create moments of comfort and happiness for me and others and I get a nice feeling by doing so. It's as easy as a genuine smile, a few words of gratitude, thanks or praise. It doesn't take much but the rewards are great.

I took the photo in this post on my balcony with my little camera. It's nothing special, I'm not a photographer, but the moment was. I spent time enjoying the plant and its compatriots spaced around the small area, felt happy that they seemed a little more perky after I watered them, and marvelled at how complex nature could be, and yet how simple. I'll admit to also feeling the same about myself because I can be both, complex and simple, however the most important thing for me is being comfortable within myself and I am. Mostly.

Small things and moments; I'll take them over the larger any day. There's less peaks and troughs that way and my enjoyment, my pleasure, is more sustained.

Becca 💗