Pleasure...what is it and where is it found?
What does pleasure mean to me? Where do I find it?
Pleasure is what makes me smile....what gives me pause. It can be long and drawn out or it can appear and disappear in a split second.
Where can it be found?
Here's my simple 5:45am list....care to share yours?
-The first cup of coffee...hazelnut...enjoyed in the dark of the early morning serenaded by the dawn chours.
-The gentle touch of a skilled and caring massage therapist...90 minutes worth!
-The rub of a soft, slightly damp nose of my cat as she tries to wake me.
-An early morning Skype conversation with a faraway friend who offers inspiration without even knowing it.
-The full Harvest Moon...did anyone else catch a glimpse of that glowing orb?
-Bringing a smile and a bit of cheer to another....even when I'm not quite feeling cheerful.
-Being able to complete a gentle Sun Salutation.
-Honeybees and the smell of clover.
-Homemade fresh Gazpacho...grab a spoon and let's dig in!
It's good to step back and make a list like this when pleasure seems like a distant memory.
Moment by moment.
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Comment by Domo! on September 25, 2010 at 4:32am -
puppies sleeping next to me, all is calm in the world :)
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Comment by lotsofshots on September 25, 2010 at 6:37am -
That hazelnut coffee sounds pretty delicous. The first cup of coffee early Sunday morning does it for me every time.
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Comment by Pat on September 25, 2010 at 7:37am -
The soup is making me hungry it looks delicious, I can almost smell that aroma in the air! :o
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Comment by Doris D on September 25, 2010 at 6:25pm -
My grandchildern. All 3 sleeping with that cute face each has.
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Comment by Interplanet Janet on September 25, 2010 at 7:09pm -
Thanks everyone for sharing....each reply is a moment of pleasure for me...a smile. Thank you!
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Comment by Kimmy on September 27, 2010 at 9:04am
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That was beautiful and so true and to the point. Thanks for sharing that with us!!!!
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