Intangibles

If you'll ask the 7 or 8 year old in me what are the things that I like,  I'll definitely answer ice cream, dolls,  toys, a play in the park, beach days and more and more toys.  But then in those times of brooding I just realized that some of the best things in life are intangibles. It can be experienced anytime, anywhere if we'll just open our heart and mind to let them in.

We're so engrossed in securing a good life,  fully furnished house, clothes, shoes, and cars among others. These material things draw us away to notice and appreciate the intangibles and the immaterial things. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a huge fan of ice cream - Magnum ice cream to be exact, though not into those kiddie toys anymore but I have my little indulgence  of material things too,  and oh man you can't just stop me from loving the beach - beach  is and will always be one of my happiness.  It's just that there's so much more  about life that doesn't cost any penny.

What I mean is....

How could you ignore a simple hug from your brother and sister!!! aaaaaahhh pure joy.

The love and support of your family when you are so uncertain to decide for something.

That feeling when you wake up to a beautiful day and that you are still breathing to enjoy life.

Those laughters shared with your  friends from grade school, high school and college.

Your act of kindness being appreciated by a simple yet sincere "thank you". Isn't it lovely?

A smile from stranger - a gift of smile is such a pleasure much more when it comes from a stranger.

That level of fulfillment when you try new things that you didn't expect  you're capable of doing

When someone send you messages and tells you "I miss you" *insert kilig-ness here*

Good food, good company, good health and a GOOD NIGHT SLEEP (call center agents can relate to this)

All these intangibles brought me peculiar joy that can't be bought by money.  It made me realize that life is not all about material things and not all bad vibes.  All we have to do is allow  these intangibles embrace us.

Indeed, there's so much to be thankful about life.