Living Like a Daisy: Joy in the Little Things
Introduction: When Less Becomes More
🌼The Power of Simple Joys Inspired by The Surrounds
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we define happiness. We often chase big milestones or promotions, perfect vacations, picture-perfect moments, and while they’re all wonderful, there’s something incredibly grounding and beautiful about the simple joys in everyday life.
A Morning, A Park, and a Quiet Pause
That morning, I was in a rush. But something told me to slow down and walk through the park instead. That’s when I saw them a cluster of daisies, unapologetically blooming. No spotlight, no applause. Just existing, beautifully and quietly.
The breeze was just cool enough to make my coffee feel warmer in my hands, and in that moment, I felt... still.
Simple Pleasures, Quiet Power
Reading The Surrounds blog post about finding delight in a warm coffee, the scent of freshly baked bread, and a quiet corner to just be reminded me how these small things hold immense power.
A flaky croissant. A good book. The sunlight dancing on the floor. These are the moments that don’t demand attention but they deserve it.
What Daisies Taught Me About Life
🌼 As I looked at the daisies, I thought:
“Maybe I should live like a daisy.”
To grow in every circumstance, no matter how uncertain.
To keep reaching for the sun, even when things feel cloudy.
To blossom, even when no one is watching.
Like daisies, we don’t choose the soil we’re planted in. But we can choose to reach for the light.
My Everyday Joys
For me, simple joys show up in:
- The aroma of sautéed garlic while cooking dinner
- The sound of my mom’s voice on the phone
- The comfort of a favorite blanket on a cool morning
They’re small, yes! but they’re real.
And real joy doesn’t have to be loud.
An Invitation to Notice
Maybe today is the day to notice the little things:
- The scent of rain
- The crinkle of your favorite book
- The warmth of someone’s laugh
- The feeling of soft socks after a long day
These moments are everywhere. We just need to slow down enough to meet them.
A Gentle Reminder
So here’s a gentle reminder, both for myself and maybe for you too:
Let the little things count. Because they do.
In fact, they might matter more than we think.
Big milestones will come and go. But the power of simple joys like daisies in bloom is that they’re always there, waiting for us to notice.
“The world may move fast, but joy lives in the slow.”
