There is very little I want out of life. I like to keep things simple. Life is easier that way. I really feel that I am no different than any of you no matter what you say or think. So what do I want out of life? Sure the usual – enough money to live comfortably and not worry about how I’m going to put gas in the car next week, healthy and happy kids, world peace, be happy with and enjoy my job and the other usually things. But what really matters to keep your life simple and meaningful?

Love and companionship for one; It’s not rocket science. We all want to have love. We want to love and be loved completely. We want to treat someone like we want to be treated. Put the other person ahead of ourselves, have loving touches often, make love to that person giving to them completely, cuddle, snuggle, kiss, hold hands, backrubs for no reason, appreciate and be appreciated for everything we do no matter how simple, a thank you or acknowledgement for things, meaningful conversations, unencumbered openness, do little things just because. It really is that simple, BUT we want it returned as well. It can’t be a one-way street. We die inside when it is. Relationships end or have issues because one person forgets. They enjoy getting the attention and the little things and forget that the other person likes to receive the same thing. Save your relationship and take time to really look at what the other does for you and what you do for them. Are you taking more than you are giving?

Happiness is another thing that keeps life simple. Be happy with what you have no matter how little you think it is. Happiness isn’t based in money or material things. Sure I’ll agree that money certainly makes things easier but it’s not the end all beat all. Talk to the richest people in the world and they will tell you that money isn’t everything. I think most people, like me, just want enough to live comfortably and not have to worry about how you are putting gas in the car next week or how you are going to buy food for the table or keep your lights on. Just be comfortable. In reality though you can be at the bottom and still be happy. I’ve been there and even though I was struggling financially I was still happy with what I had. I knew it could be worse.

Happiness is far beyond money. Think about the breath you take every few seconds. Think about that beating heart in your chest. By happy you are alive. This is an amazing world and there is so much you can be happy and thankful for. Be happy with the life that you have and everything around you. The sun, birds, trees, grass, other people, all of it. We were given a gift – the world. There is so much out there and no matter how bad you think things are for you there is so much that is good. You are alive, you have family, you have friends. You have talents and skills - use them. Do you like to write, draw, paint, play music, sing, fix cars? They are all gifts. They can take you away from things and clear your mind and make you happy. Makes it easier dealing with the bad things in your life. Use them you won't regret it.

So think about it. These are the truths of what we need in our lives to keep things simple – love and happiness. If you have them life is good. Nothing else really matters and is just fodder. Sure they can be hard to find some times but you can find them if you look around and inside.