The Simple Things

Sometimes you just have to stop, and enjoy the simple things in life.

As life gets more and more busy and hectic, just stop.

Stop.

Relax.

And take in something that you would have passed by on any other day.

About two and a half or so months ago, I got rid of my smart phone. *GASP* Why would you ever do that?! I know, I know. Some of my coworkers gave me crap for it. I went from having a smart phone constantly in my hand, to having a dumb phone that is rarely in my hand.

While John and I were dating, I was ALWAYS on my phone. I would be checking Facebook, seeing if I had any emails that I didn't see, or throwing angry birds at green pigs. I detached myself from the world to play with my little piece of technology. And it was changing me. One of the main reasons why I got rid of my smart phone was to save on money. (Nobody is above saving money) When you have a really big car payment and high car insurance to pay each month, you don't really have the luxury of spoiling yourself. That is, unless you like plastic things called credit cards, or you get all your $$ from daddy. Neither of which, I do/have. So yes, to make sure that I had gas in my car and food on my table, I canceled the $30 data plan. And I don't know if I want to go back...

Sure, it was nice always having the internet with me. I never got lost (like it's possible in Utah) and always had access to my email, bank accounts, Facebook, and more. Not to mention, those cute little pictures on Instagram. Yeah, I miss those things from time to time, but I am now more attentive in my relationships, at work, and during "me" time. It's kind of nice.

But there are many other simple things in life that most days I would take for granted. Here are a few.

1. The perfect timing of your favorite song on the radio when you first get in the car.

2. Listening to kids playing in the street after a long day at school.

3. Finding money in the dryer after doing a load of laundry.

4. Getting a letter in the mail. (not junk mail)

5. The pull-through parking spot.

6. Making the yellow light.

7. Holding hands with the one you love.

8. Finishing what you started.

9. Realizing you can sleep in for another five minutes.

10. Finding your favorite cereal on sale.

There are so many things that happen in this life that we either don't take the time to notice, or it's just so small that it doesn't mean anything. But life really is about enjoying the simple things. Even though they might only bring a smile to your heart for a minute or two, it might have been the brightness in your day that you needed.

Don't forget the small and simple things in life.

They keep life held together at the seams.