Subtly, in the little ways, joy has been leaking out of our lives. The small pleasures of the ordinary day seem almost contemptible, and glance off us lightly...Perhaps it's a good time to reconsider pleasure at its roots. Changing out of wet shoes and socks, for instance. Bathrobes. Yawning and stretching. Real tomatoes.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of appreciating small joys in everyday life that we often overlook.
Barbara Holland suggests that in our fast-paced lives, we may have lost sight of the simple pleasures that bring us joy. She encourages us to take a moment to reconsider and cherish these everyday experiences, such as changing out of wet shoes or enjoying fresh tomatoes, which can enhance our well-being and remind us of the beauty in ordinary moments.
In practice
In a speech about mental health, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of recognizing small joys.
The thousands of possible lives that used to spread out in front of me have snapped shut into one, and all I get is what I've got. It's time to pass on the possibilities, all those deliciously half-open doors, to my children, and drive them to the airports, and wish them bon voyage.
The best things in life are free. The second best things are very, very expensive.
I am very happy Because I have conquered myself And not the world. I am very happy Because I have loved the world And not myself.
I have always said and felt that true enjoyment can not be described.
Having a yacht is a reason for being more cheerful than most.
Happiness is an expression of the soul in considered actions.
It is possible to live happily in the here and the now. So many conditions of happiness are available - more than enough for you to be happy right now. You don't have to run into the future in order to get more.
Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.