Savor the small

This is such a special week in the US: Thanksgiving.

As a collective, we get to take a whole day to remember our blessings. Especially needed in a year like this.

My mind drifted to an article from Leo Babauta’s Zen Habits. He mentions about savoring. Of course, this can mean the yummy food we get to eat this week, but I love the broad application of this word when it comes to gratitude.

There are so many gifts to appreciate if we can take the extra 5 seconds to soak them in.

Here is my list of 5 for this week.

1. The soft breeze of a circulating fan under a fluffy comforter.

2. The twinkling constellation of lights from a Christmas tree at dusk.

3. The sweet rush of flavor from your favorite chocolate (read: KitKat!)

4. The radiant warmth and steam from a morning shower.

5. The crisp feel and satisfying scent from thumbing through a real book.

Take a moment, look around; what is giving you some joie de vivre?