As a teacher, it's often years before one finds out that one has made a positive difference. So, doing dishes satisfies that need for immediate, visible reinforcement; start with a dirty dish, scrub and rinse, and "Voila!", a clean dish!
The second reward? Our kitchen sink window looks out on our birdbath. The time washing dishes goes by happily as I watch the birds frolic and splash in the water.
(Also, when people ask my wife in what condition her dishwasher is, she replies, "It's old, but dependable.")
Sunsets . . . I try not to miss many. A really good cup of coffee first thing in the morning. The Merlin app on my phone is fun. Supporting local businesses is a great joy. I have a local baker and microgreen grower I order from every week - wonderful person providing some wonderful food. I visit a farmstand near my childhood hometown, and there are always local goodies of various kinds, and always a fun visit with the family that owns it. I like anonymously donating money to people that need it and have found ways to do that so I will never be 'found out'. I ALWAYS try to do at least one good deed for a total stranger every day, even if it is a pretty small one. Did I mention sunsets?
You. You make me happy.
YAY!
Getting to spend extended time recently with people I highly value. And making forward progress on projects!
Also YAY!
My morning cup of English tea and the morning bike commute to work.
Both are so refreshing.
Not only are those morning bike rides refreshing, they can be quite brisk!
Rob,
Washing dishes, for two reasons:
As a teacher, it's often years before one finds out that one has made a positive difference. So, doing dishes satisfies that need for immediate, visible reinforcement; start with a dirty dish, scrub and rinse, and "Voila!", a clean dish!
The second reward? Our kitchen sink window looks out on our birdbath. The time washing dishes goes by happily as I watch the birds frolic and splash in the water.
(Also, when people ask my wife in what condition her dishwasher is, she replies, "It's old, but dependable.")
Dependable goes a long ways!
And simple tasks - like dishes - are wonderfully fulfilling.
Sunsets . . . I try not to miss many. A really good cup of coffee first thing in the morning. The Merlin app on my phone is fun. Supporting local businesses is a great joy. I have a local baker and microgreen grower I order from every week - wonderful person providing some wonderful food. I visit a farmstand near my childhood hometown, and there are always local goodies of various kinds, and always a fun visit with the family that owns it. I like anonymously donating money to people that need it and have found ways to do that so I will never be 'found out'. I ALWAYS try to do at least one good deed for a total stranger every day, even if it is a pretty small one. Did I mention sunsets?
An amazing list! Sunsets are on the top of mine as well. But all of the others are excellent.