The Sweetness of Simplicity

   I've always said, I just want to fill my life with good people, who give off good energy, to enjoy good food, good wine, good music, good literature, good conversation, good views, good writing. Id love to indulge in time spent on the water, in the mountains, in parks and in beautiful homes.
   I love the simplicity of those things. By simple I'm not implying a lack of income or a limit of resources. By simplicity I mean stepping away from the complex expectations of society. I don't want to have any sense of "Keeping Up With The Joneses'" I want to focus on only those things that my heart yearns for, jumps at. The previously listed aspects of life are what I have come to find give me a full heart.
   I really enjoy the raw and rustic feeling that the nature gives me. The wooden tables, the rose metal cups, the wool knitted blankets. It all gives me a feeling of purity and connectedness and grounding. Being in the mountains or by ocean I just breathe better. I'm able to take more in, to appreciate, to love.
   Eating food from the earth has made a significant impact on things for me as well. For me there is something extremely special in knowing that I am consuming something that the sunshine itself has fueled the growth for. Mixes of plants, herbs, spices, and oils combining into a beautiful meal to share with people you love is something really beautiful and that I really take the time to appreciate.
   There are just some things that I never really put value on. Clothes, shoes, makeup, jewelry. Those things never really appealed to me the way travel, learning, great meals and literature have. As far back as I can remember I would use any gifted money to purchase books, a new coffee mug, and art class or a plane ticket.
    I appreciate all of the souls I've come across that feel the same way. These are the friends I've made and the strangers I've spoken to that see through the same "rose colored glasses" that I do, and I cherish those connections. The vibes can be felt across the room and usually ends up in a silent smile with complete understanding.
   I was reminded by a sweet friend of mine about the "busy-ness" that our culture has become addicted to. The way that we feel like a saturated schedule equals accomplishment or success. We miss out on the simple beauty of having time on our hands. I'm trying to be more conscious that down time doesn't have to be boring and that just the simplicity of sitting on the couch can feed your soul as well!
    I'm sending my love and light to others who are searching for the simplicity in this life. The kind of living that seeks the joy and miracles in the simple and often overlooked aspects of our day to day. May we maintain and fulfill this craving! Cheers!