The simple pleasures

Why is it that the simplest things sometimes stand out and mean more to us than we realise? We spend our lives continuously awaiting for the day when "X" happens in order to be happy... when all along we are missing the excitement of the whole journey.

Sitting outside in the sun today, I realised how wonderful it felt when the rays hit my skin. It was almost like it melted into my soul and uplifted my whole mood. There were no fireworks or alrms going off, simply the realisation of how good I felt at that very moment.  Could it be? Was I really just buzzing with positive energy over the mere feeling of the sun against my ski? Yep, I can honestly say I was contented. Or when I stood in the kitchen watching my beautiful daughters teasing their grandmother about her hearing aid and she was oblivious to the whole thing. The giggling and smiles were contagious. Yep....there's another "ahhhhhh" moment. Or the feeling of holding a newborn baby against your bare chest; their little heart beating against yours. Need I say it? Another "ahhhhhh" moment...

We spend our lives working long hours, juggling finances, raising kids and waiting for the day when we can allow ourselves to be happy.  Happiness is all around us if we take the time to acknowledge and enjoy the little moments.  Life is too short to focus on the negatives in our lives.  It consumes us, and sucks the life energy out from within if we let it take control.

Enjoy your family, your friends and loved ones because time becomes the past before we know it and in a blink of an eye, moments have slipped away and we're back to square one. Cherish the times when you are doubled over in laughter, giggling like a child and losing all capacity to keep a straight face... if anything, it's one step closer to happiness......

Connecting with the human spirit

In a world where the media bombards us with tales of destruction and atrocities isn't it refreshing to positively connect with another human spirit? The negative messages that surround and penetrate our mind and soul can have a monumental effect on how we connect with others. It has been my personal experience that only few can see past the state of chaos and indulge in connecting with another fellow being.  Truly connecting can lift our spirit to a level where, for a brief moment, everything else disappears into the background. We are so much more than just physical beings and I believe that we are guilty for forgetting our true inner self.  You know what I mean... it's that part of us that yearns for a spiritual connection that bonds us. It's that very moment when you are talking to someone and they really "get" you, or when you look into their eyes they seem to see the real you within. 

It is said that the eyes are the doorway to the soul... I believe this wholeheartedly.  The eyes do not lie. Let me explain: when you are attracted to someone your pupils dilate and there's nothing you can do to control it, as it is how the human body reacts to your state of being. When the spirit recognises another spirit a link seems to emerge; you step out of your comfort zone and let down any barriers or reservations you hold. That brief moment where you are at your most vulnerable is when your spirit soars.  We are a race that is fueled by affection, acceptance and love and it is the eternal quest for most. We are not designed to be solitary or live an isolated life.  This is what sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.

We have the ability to connect to each other's spirit. So I urge you to take the leap and connect with someone who makes you smile. If anything, it will raise your vibrations. You never know... you just might see a spark ignite...