Random things I love in the world
I saw this as a TikTok and thought it would make a great blog post and reminder to self, about the things I love in the world. Mainly because my memory is so bad I forget, but also because the world can be so cruel, I need a reminder that there is some good.
So here is a list of random things in the world I love.
Sunrise
Part of the reason I am a morning person is that I love sunrise, I love seeing it go from dark to light. I love how beautiful the sky looks. I love the quiet, the birds singing. I love morning walks. I love the idea of a new day, filled with new possibilities. I love having the time to reflect and be ready for what the day brings. I love sunrise.
When people talk about something they are passionate about or excited for
Like this is what makes you this happy? I’m glad to know that. I’m happy to hear you speak this way. With glitter in your eyes, with the excitement of a little child. Keep going.
When it rains
There’s just something calming about the rain. So peaceful, so healing.
When people try telling a funny story but can’t get through because they keep breaking out laughing hysterically
Even better when you already know the story and you can’t stop laughing either so it’s basically the two of you recapping it while breaking out laughing.
Those conversations that make you break out laughing and crying
You know those where you keep hitting stuff or falling on the floor or while wheezing.
Older kind people
You know those really kind older men and women. Soft and lovely. In the way they speak or interact with other people. Like you’ve lived this long and the world hasn’t made you bitter as you age?? That’s amazing.
I know you are asleep but messages
Something about waking up to messages of someone thinking of you and wanting to share or tell you about it. It’s a nice thing to see when you first open your phone.
Holding hands
Feels safe.
The sound of the ocean
The ocean is very scary to me. So powerful and again, scary. But in the same breath so calming. I love seeing it, hearing it, not so much being in or on it though.
Seeing old couples
They always look so gentle. SO soft with each other. A love lasting decades, I love that.
When a baby smiles
Like I don’t really know what they smiling about, like what really is going on in their heads when they smile. Still cute though.
New Baby Smell
They do be smelling like everything is going to be alright.
Riding a bicycle
It’s freeing, and I don’t do that enough. I need to change that.
The smell of coffee
There is serotonin in coffee. Even in the aroma. Trust.
My nephew’s hugs
I write this because he just gave me one and reminded me of how healing his hugs are. Love them and him.
When my grandmothers kiss my hand
In our culture, every time you meet your grandparents, they kiss you on the palm of your hand. And oh what a precious moment.
A walk in my village
Not only is it where my late parents grew up, the village… my village, is so cute and pretty. With all the greenery, the sounds of the birds and cows. The pretty skies. Feels like home.
Random acts of services
This is not even my love language but I love the practice. I see how happy it makes people when they can do something for someone else. Like they go out of their way to help and make someone else’s life easier.
Coming home
No matter where I’ve been, whether I was having fun or not… I love coming back to this place I have made a home out of.
Gifting someone something they said they wanted
Like here’s something less to worry about. You needed/wanted that? Now you have it. Love you.
Kind people
And I’m not talking about nice people. There’s a difference. I mean kind people… Not pretentious, or “kind” to appear kind people, or manipulative kind people.
I’m talking about the people who are genuinely kind, it’s as if they were put on this earth with that as their purpose. Most times it’s not even about what they do for other people. It’s in the way that they lead life, speak to people… It’s in their aura, their energy is immaculate.
I am always grateful to cross paths with them. I hope they are having a good life.
There’s definitely more things, I will add more to this list or create an updated blog post. I hope this inspires you to create one too. 10/10 highly recommend.