Affirmation: I Allow the Simple Things In Life to Give Me Joy

Life can be both simple and fulfilling. The desire to make life more complex than needed is a source of discontent. The greatest things in life are simple and meaningful at the same time. Joy and pleasure are present in my life today.

Contentment with simple things is a sign that my ego is under control. I limit my desires to things that matter to me most.

Making simple things more complicated is a habit I avoid. I use my creativity to make the complex easier. When I do, I free my mind from concern, stress, and worry. Joy and pleasure are the results. I see the link between joy and simplicity all around.

I appreciate being alive. I enjoy being free.

Children have a wonderful and simple view of the world. I strive to adopt that same simple perspective.

An act as simple as smiling can transform someone's day. I look for simple actions that make a difference in my and others' lives. There is power in the simplest moments.

I seek simplicity. I recognize that the simplest events in life can be the most enjoyable. I steer clear of complexity unless it is necessary. Simple things are plenty. Those simple things in life bring me joy and pleasure.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. What are the things in life that mean the most to me?
2. What can make my life simpler and more pleasurable?
3. When have I made myself unhappy by putting too much emphasis on complicated things?