5 Simple Pleasures I Enjoy In My Single Life

Being grateful for the many blessings God has given me

Although the single life can be seen as challenging by many, it is also a life that can be filled with beautiful things.

In my daily life as a single person, I continue to find many small tokens of love from Him who knows me and loves me.

I enjoy many simple pleasures that remind me that Someone is always looking after me.

Here are some of the simple things that I enjoy in my single life:

1. Taking a walk

Walking is not only good for your body, it’s also good for your soul! It’s one of the activities I love doing as a single person.

While walking, I can enjoy the beauty of nature surrounding me. I can see the sun shining through the leaves of the trees. I can hear the birds chirp as though singing in prayer. When it’s that time of the day when there are many people around, I can take pleasure in seeing their faces, thanking God for creating us all in His wonderful image and likeness.

Taking a walk for me is indeed an opportunity for silent prayer. I can talk to God along the way and listen to Him at the same time.

“Wherever I go, God is with me in my poor heart… we converse with each other without anyone being able to surprise us or interrupt us. If you knew Him enough, you would love Him. If you were with Him for one hour, you'd know just what heaven on earth is." - St. Teresa of the Andes

2. Reading a book

I’m obviously an introvert! I enjoy even rainy days because in those days, I can just stay in bed reading my favorite book.

When I read a book, I feel like I’m being transported into another world. Isn’t it exciting every time?

Where our feet are too tired to carry us forward, we can let our minds take us farther than we ever thought we could go.

3. Drinking my favorite cup of coffee

What’s your favorite coffee? Or are you the type who enjoys hot chocolate or tea instead?

I can enjoy all of them!

But my morning ritual includes drinking a cup of coffee. It can be a good brew of my favorite hazelnut blend. Or it can be an instant coffee like Maxim (a Korean brand). Those who watch Korean dramas can relate…

This is one of the simple pleasures in life that God allows me to enjoy.

4. Watching Netflix

Now not all people may agree. But I do enjoy watching some shows on Netflix. Earlier I mentioned about Korean dramas.

What I like about these dramas are that they are '“generally” wholesome. And while Korea is not a Christian nation, I appreciate those times when they feature the Catholic faith in some of their stories.

Generally, they don’t feature Catholics in a negative light. They even mention Mother Teresa when they refer to someone who is good and charitable to other people.

5. Listening to cello music

I usually didn’t see myself as one to appreciate classical music, but I recently subscribed to a YouTube channel that features someone who plays the cello so well.

Just listening to this type of music reminds me of heaven. Not to mention that the cellist even plays some Christian songs.

What are your favorites types of songs? Do you also enjoy instrumental music?

Being Grateful for the Blessings

The single life is not just about being alone and feeling lonely. We can also use our times of solitude to enjoy the simple pleasures God has given us.

They may not be the things other people urge us to aspire to. But they certainly make each day more beautiful.

Let us continue to look for all the wonderful blessings God has given us. It is there if we have the eyes to see and the heart to receive every gift we can find.

“God is everything that is good... All life’s pleasures and comforts are sacramental; they are God’s hands touching us.”― Julian of Norwich, All Shall Be Well

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