Now, this list isn’t about winning a lottery, inheriting a fortune, or waking up to understand animal language. Rather, this list is dedicated to the small but positively awesome things in life that happen unexpectedly and are always cherished. Wondering what those things might be and if they are, in fact, the same for you? Well, then, check out our list of the simple things in life that make our existence beautiful!
Of course, these cool things vary from person to person, but there are also some pretty universal thoughts and experiences here, like these ones from r/AskReddit. Like, being wowed by a pristine starry night with the Milky Way right over your head. Or, when it’s Friday, and all your meetings get canceled - it’s like the Universe is giving you a day off all of a sudden! There’s also experiencing the joy of your dog greeting you after a long day, gorging on some scrumptious cheese, and watching an episode of Bob Ross’ show. Really, the best things in life are usually not the biggest in their scale, but the ones that light your heart aglow with their simple pleasures.
So, ready to check out our bucket list of the most awesome things in life? They are listed just a bit further down and once you are there, be sure to give the best things your vote. Once you’re done ranking, share this article with your friends who you think might need a bit of help in seeing the beauty of the world these days.
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"When you finish reading an amazing book, and as you close the cover you get that feeling of immense satisfaction tinged with a tiny bit of sadness that it ended."
"Waking up in the middle of the night, and thinking your alarm will go off soon, only to realize you went to bed earlier than usual and you still have hours and hours of sleep left."
"Dogs. They're loving, caring, sweet, and loyal. They can save lives, lead the blind, assist the disabled, comfort the hurt, and so much more. I love dogs. Dogs are great."
"When you find out the chemo worked!"
"A good night's sleep. Especially if you've not slept well for a couple of days."
"That feeling when something you've been struggling to understand ticks over in your brain. The sudden, wonderful rush when the world becomes just a little bit bigger."
Also when I see this look in my students's eyes: "sorry, I don't get it... no, wait... oh!" Makes me feel worthy as a teacher.
"Clean drinking water."
"Having someone you love tell you they’re really proud of you."
"Night sky filled with stars."
Living in an area with a lot of light pollution after growing up in the country I so totally MISS the stars that seemed uncountable and the quiet of the country. I get so angry with the loud music from cars or the angry fighting couple outside with zero thought about anyone except themselves and their problems
"Having a relationship where both partners love and care about each other."
"When the cat chooses your lap when looking for a place to nap."
"Good health."
I'm so happy for the things that work still and what I can do with the ones that don't. But trust, I also cursed loudly at all off them.
"Having bills paid and still having money left over to spend."
Always something to cherish. That's why I like dollar tree, even if it's 1.25. it's still less than other places.
"Helping people just to help them."
"Drinking water when really thirsty."
"A nice cool breeze sitting in a tree shade on a hot summer day."
"When someone laughs so hard they let out the snort they were trying to suppress."
"Listening to music you love."
Going for 4 hour walks, with my air buds in, and dancing just enough to make it fun, and not make people think I'm weird.
"Mom."
Lost my mom back in June and I feel absolutely devastated and alone. She was my best friend. I'd give up my life in a half a heart beat just to hug her and hear her call me "Baby" again. I was her caretaker for years but, in all honesty, she took more care of me even as an adult. Losing her took part of my soul and I feel like I can't breathe. The only comfort is I know she's not suffering anymore even if I am without her. God, I love that woman and I always will. People, please do what you can to keep your children from getting certain childhood diseases. They won't have to suffer as adult like Mama did with rheumatic fever heart failure and like my dad is with whooping cough caused lung bleeding and fybrosis. The man has half a functioning lung now at 76 from a disease he got at 5.
"One of my favorite sounds is my dog's nails tapping across the floor when he hears me take my keys out to open the door. I'll sit there an jingle my keys for a second or two just to give him time to come over. His favorite sleeping spot is close enough to the door that if I'm lucky, I get to hear him sigh contentedly as he gets up and does a BIIIIG STRETCH before trotting over to the door."
The most silent sound is no dog nails or dog breath after you lost a dog. Even if a neighbour uses a drill or music is on it just seems silent.
"3-day weekends."
"Friday evenings in expectation of a weekend without any plans."
"Music."
Music soothes the savage soul, soothes a stressed out mind, just makes the day better!
"A nice shower after a long day."
"The first time you hold the hand of the person you like."
"Thunderbolts and lightning."
"Rainy days."
I used to love them until I started getting weather triggered migraines.
"The excitement of your dog, when you're coming home."
"Trees."
Anyone ever actually hug a tree? I haven’t in a while - I should do it today. I’ve got some nice friendly ones in my yard.
"Siting on a tin roof covered porch during a rainy day/night with candles and a book and a blanket. It is the most incredible feeling."
Ha! I tidied up my screen porch this summer and added a leather recliner from Kijji my husband bought me. One weekend he was off fishing, I lit my candles and curled up in my new chair with my book and a cup of tea. It was so nice and relaxing. The next night there was a rainstorm. Like watching tv.
"The look on my daughter's face as she's running towards me when I pick her up from kindergarten."
"Waking up feeling refreshed and energized."
I haven’t woken up refreshed and energized in years due to health issues.
"Quitting/leaving a toxic job. Walking out those doors after letting my management know was possibly the most uplifting feeling in my life."
100 this! Bonus points if they offer you a belated pay raise and you quit anyway 🙌
"Walking barefoot in the grass."
"A nice warmth feeling sitting in the sun on a cold winter day."
"Having a best friend."
I lost my BFF to cancer 7 years ago and it still hurts like it was yesterday
"There’s nothing better than a hot steamy shower after working outside in the cold all day."
"The feeling of Saturday morning cartoons."
"Having a good health."
"That moment after you’ve just finished your last exam, you’re walking out, and you have a whole summer or winter break ahead of you."
I'm having this like in the next two weeks and I haven't prepared anything yet 😬
"That feeling when you've been holding it in for an hour and finally get the sweet release. Bonus points if you get it in the toilet."
"Pizza."
"Bob Ross and Sir David Attenborough."
"Yourself, even when you think you're not."
"Ok, bear with me, I've been a New Yorker my whole life.... the sound of the radiator steam coming up at 5 in the morning on a cold winter's day while snow is falling outside. Just roll back up under the covers. Bonus points if you are off (no commitments) and it's a Saturday. Happened maybe twice in my lifetime."
"Popping bubble wrap."
"Watching a good movie, curled up in your bed, with some popcorn/munchies and soda."
"Taking a nap and waking up to see you've teleported to your bed. Although I'm not sure that happens too often after you get past a certain age..."
"Dinosaurs. They're big, they're scary, and they have cool names."
"A day off."
"Weird Al."
If you ever get a chance to see Weird Al in concert, do so!!! I mean, even if you don't like him. You will have fun!
"Waking up, opening my eyes to see my dog run to me and drop onto my chest for pets."
"Throwing large rocks from high places into water to see how big of a splash you can make."
"Music crafted by Pink Floyd."
"Fried Chicken."
"When you get emailed information instead of pulled into a meeting."
"The fact that the Greeks made a huge wooden horse and hid inside it, and the Trojans totally fell for it."
"Peanut butter and jelly toast."
"The movie Tremors."
The look on my husband’s face when I would walk into a room. Even after 47 years of marriage.
"Lifting weights and getting stronger."
Yes! And being an Idiot and taking pictures of your bulging muscles and texting them to friends showing your progress. Wait, is that just me? I'm such a loser!
