Luxury.

Fresh flowers in my home is a luxury that never gets old.

The other night some friends and I were talking, and we were all discussing our chosen time of going to bed. My friend Terry said, “It’s a luxury to go to bed early.” There are a lot of us in this group that go to bed really early. Then a few minutes later we were talking about taking a bath. Something I think is vital to good health.

I know, I know.  Tantalizing conversation but stay with me -- it really was.

Terry said again with a smile, “It’s a luxury to take a nice long bath, complete with tub snacks.”

Right then and there I decided to put that lens on all parts of my life.

It’s a luxury to sleep in a bed holding someone you love.

It’s a luxury to make a delicious cup of coffee in the morning and enjoy it in silence.

It’s a luxury to get in a car you own and drive to a grocery store and buy wonderful fresh food to keep your body healthy.

It’s a luxury to have friends who love you so much they check on you when you need it most.

It’s a luxury to have work you love doing.

It’s a luxury to have family that needs you.

It’s a luxury to paint your walls a color you love.

A cozy blanket is a luxury.

A late-night dish of ice cream is a luxury.

It’s a lot like making a list of things you are grateful for but it seems so much more “in the moment” to constantly acknowledge the simple luxuries in your life.

This gift of seeing my life as luxurious is one I will always cherish.

If you have found yourself in a funk today, try to see the luxuries in your life. There are more than you can count to be honest..

Oh and thank you, Terry. It’s a luxury to have friends that remind you of what matters most.