Three Elements to a Simple Moment in Life
Throughout the United States there is the idyllic notion of middle America with a slower pace.
Regardless if this is one's cup of tea or not, everyone knows the scene.
Like a scene out from Mayberry, people sitting on the porch and taking life easy.
What is so wonderful for about this scene is that it is accessible for everyone.
It does not take millions of dollars to have servants peel grapes for you, nor does it take living in a perfect locale like Hawaii.
Having that simple situation to escape to only takes a matter of having a few simple accoutrements.
Patio Furniture.
OK, patio furniture seems so backyard, but if one chooses natural materials like wood and canvas rather than PVC and plastic, patio furniture fades into outdoor furniture.
Neutral colors helps the furniture fade into the background of wherever you want to experience the simple life.
Backyard or front porch furniture will set the place for one to enjoy life at a moment's notice.
Drinks.
When one pictures swinging on a porch swing, there has to refreshments.
Usually, only drinks.
And when bringing the idyllic into reality simplicity is the key.
Choose drinks thoughtfully.
One can choose to go with bottled or canned but there is the element of something more that is missing with that.
Prepared drinks have the same feel as bright PVC patio furniture, it misses the basic, simple life mark.
No, one should put their hand behind it and prepare a quality drink like fresh squeezed lemonade.
If something stouter is desired try a fresh mint julep or maybe a pitcher of mojitos.
Quiet.
In this day and age of electronic communication that infiltrates our lives from morning to evening, getting true peace means turning whatever can be turned off, turned off.
Radios, iPods, cell phones, televisions, etc.
should all be quieted so one can enjoy their moment.
Peace should reign the setting, while one just takes it all in by themselves or with others.
Once one accepts the electronic silence, nature and neighbors will contribute their soundtrack to your moment.
This may be a pleasant surprise, one should remember that these sounds have been there all along.
Having a chance at an idyllic moment should be easy.
Or to put it another way, the simple life should be simple.
Do not over work it or over think it.
Just make it happen.
Regardless if this is one's cup of tea or not, everyone knows the scene.
Like a scene out from Mayberry, people sitting on the porch and taking life easy.
What is so wonderful for about this scene is that it is accessible for everyone.
It does not take millions of dollars to have servants peel grapes for you, nor does it take living in a perfect locale like Hawaii.
Having that simple situation to escape to only takes a matter of having a few simple accoutrements.
Patio Furniture.
OK, patio furniture seems so backyard, but if one chooses natural materials like wood and canvas rather than PVC and plastic, patio furniture fades into outdoor furniture.
Neutral colors helps the furniture fade into the background of wherever you want to experience the simple life.
Backyard or front porch furniture will set the place for one to enjoy life at a moment's notice.
Drinks.
When one pictures swinging on a porch swing, there has to refreshments.
Usually, only drinks.
And when bringing the idyllic into reality simplicity is the key.
Choose drinks thoughtfully.
One can choose to go with bottled or canned but there is the element of something more that is missing with that.
Prepared drinks have the same feel as bright PVC patio furniture, it misses the basic, simple life mark.
No, one should put their hand behind it and prepare a quality drink like fresh squeezed lemonade.
If something stouter is desired try a fresh mint julep or maybe a pitcher of mojitos.
Quiet.
In this day and age of electronic communication that infiltrates our lives from morning to evening, getting true peace means turning whatever can be turned off, turned off.
Radios, iPods, cell phones, televisions, etc.
should all be quieted so one can enjoy their moment.
Peace should reign the setting, while one just takes it all in by themselves or with others.
Once one accepts the electronic silence, nature and neighbors will contribute their soundtrack to your moment.
This may be a pleasant surprise, one should remember that these sounds have been there all along.
Having a chance at an idyllic moment should be easy.
Or to put it another way, the simple life should be simple.
Do not over work it or over think it.
Just make it happen.
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