The Simple Things

Today I am struck by how beautiful the simple things in life are.
When the telly switches off, the music dies down, and the noisy people leave, what am I left with?
Peace.
I sit here in the quiet, and breeeeath out slowly, and allow every muscle in my body to relax, reveling in the simple silence.
Then I look out of the window, and melt in gratitude at the glorious view. How lucky am I, to be able to look up and see green trees and blue sky.
I love my Life.
Below me there is a small bird looking up at me; I smile in greeting, it nods at me.  Precious interaction.
I squeeze a grapefruit, and rejoice in the health that floods through my body as I drink it.
Then I have a shower, overwhelmed with emotion, knowing that parts of the world don't have simple luxuries like running water.
Finally, I soooo appreciate my warm comfortable bed, because there are people in this world that sleep on the floor or outside.
I refuse to take these simple pleasures for granted, technology will never take this away from me.
There is Peace in my soul.