Comments on: 21 Simple Pleasures You Can Enjoy In A Moment’s Notice

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Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:41:13 +0000

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By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:48:26 +0000

@myln: I’m glad you were able to appreciate and enjoy the post.

By: myln

myln — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:41:29 +0000

indeed they are simple techniques but reading them all in a list makes you understand how powerful and helpful they are

thanks!

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:37:15 +0000

@Glee Girl: I’m glad you stopped by. That’s a great quote. It sounds like you have some great insight into the benefits of enjoying the simple things in life.

By: Glee Girl

Glee Girl — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:23:36 +0000

This year I have made it my mission to seek out and enjoy the simple pleasures of life (and just started a blog about it too, which is why your post caught my eye, over at Blogging without a Blog).

My experience is that if you go looking for simple pleasures, you will find them. If you make a conscious effort to take notice of small joys and incorporate them into your day to day life – even when the world is trying its hardest to rain on your parade – they will give you a boost.

For me, it’s about being more mindful, more aware of the world around me and appreciating all the good in my life.

One of my fave quotes on the topic is by Samuel Johnson:

“It is by studying little things that we attain the great art of having as little misery and as much happiness as possible.”

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:44:17 +0000

@Pam: I’m so glad you benefited from it and I will be happy to know that you are sharing it with your friends and colleagues. I hope they have the same positive experience.

By: Pam Vetter

Pam Vetter — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:11:18 +0000

I LOVE this post! As a Celebrant who conducts funerals, I need to stop and enjoy the simple pleasures of life to help rejuvenate myself. Thank you so much for providing this list. I’m going to give your link to other Funeral Celebrants so they can visit your list and brighten their days. I’m counting my blessings that I found this post – reading each suggestion makes me smile…Thanks again!

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:45:17 +0000

@Barbara: I agree that a hand written letter adds a personal touch and shows that the person took the time to put in that extra effort.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:47:42 +0000

Hi Eric,

Your #8 – sending a positive email, reminded me of how I like to send a friend or family member a piece of “snail mail”. I’ll handwrite a card or even write a short letter. I know I love to receive a piece of real mail (vs bills of junk mail), and I know others do, too.

I also like to look at old photos. Fun!

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:53:35 +0000

@Sunil: Thanks. I think anyone who seeks success in life will only burn out without some down time. For me, it’s all about finding that balance between the pursuit of your goals in life with the appreciation of your current situation.

Thanks for stopping by.