When I was a boy I didn't have a
smart phone, home computers were unheard off, and our 13" television could
only get one channel in clearly. Yet, I was never bored. When Spring arrived I
would pull out my trusty bike and ride. I would pedal for hours, feel the wind
on my face and laugh with joy as I rode down the hills. When Summer came I
would find myself swimming every day at the local pool or the river down the
hill from my home. I never got sunburned either because I was never out of the
water long enough. When it was Fall my friends and I would play football for
hours and when the leaves fell would rake them into huge golden and red piles
to jump in. The first snows of Winter didn't stop the fun either. My brothers
and I would have snowball fights and hike into the woods to cut down our
Christmas tree. Later I would sit in my favorite chair by the warm, wood stove
and read books that carried my imagination away to different lands and endless
adventures.(more after the cut)
Those simple pleasures always
brought me so much fun, so much laughter, and so much happiness. There was
nothing to be bored about because there was always something to do, something
to enjoy, and something to love. I feel a bit sorry for the children of today
because they are spending so much time watching and so little time living.
One thing I am sure of, though, is
that even in this technological world the simple pleasures of life can still
soothe your soul. A hug still warms your heart. A walk in the woods still calms
your spirit. Petting a dog, playing a game, holding a hand, and saying "I
love you" still makes you feel JOY. God loves us so much and God gives us
the simple pleasures of life to enjoy and to share. Embrace them all. Welcome
them into your day, take them into your heart, and share them with everyone.
Live and love as a joyous Child of God today and always.
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