Life's Simple Pleasures

Have you ever really taken the time to just stop and look around you. If you think about it, it is absolutely free of charge and the rewards are priceless. I feel so fortunate to live on the outskirts of town. This really allows me to hear so many things that cannot be heard in town with all the traffic and everyday noises.
In the morning, at this time of year, I can usually hear the birds chirping, the gentle wind blowing in the leaves on the trees, the relaxing sound of our hammock being softly pushed by the breeze, smelling the sweet smell of flowers and almost hearing the vegetables grow if I stop long enough and take it all in.
We often have friends drop in that live in the city and the first thing they usually tell us is how peaceful it is here. We tend to get caught up in life and all of its demands, routines without ever stopping once to look around us. To really see and feel the amazing beauty that surrounds us every day.
My favorite part of all, is when we are driving along the St-Lawrence River and there is a sunrise or a sunset along the horizon, there are really no words to describe the beauty of it all.
So, the next time that you are rushing in your everyday activities, try to stop a couple of minutes and just see, hear and feel what is going on around you. Life goes by too fast, take a deep breath and take it all in, you won't regret it, this I promise you.

In health....

The Health Nut!!!