good

a hot bath.  really hot.  deep.  soaking in.  melting.  relaxing.  floating.  at rest.
that's what began my thoughts on all things good.  i laid down and i actually moaned.  it was pure pleasure.  time.  of my own.  to soak in.  to release stress.  breathing in the humid air.  feeling my senses enhanced and the scents of the soap and shampoo mixing to create  an aromatic delight.  my aches dissipating.  in a very deep pool of very hot water.  and when done...symbolically, drained away.
in my married life i didn't get those pleasures.  no time that was for me alone.  not without cost.  or guilt.  and so now....i want to take time and see the good. to revel in good.  to soak it in.  to not take it forgranted.  every moment like the hot, inviting, soothing bath.
sunshine.
clouds.
rain.
snow.
soft grass.
swaying flowers.
children's faces.
strong coffee.
tea with honey.
hearty soup.
down comforter.
midday nap.
anything. everything. good.  things.  that bring peace and contentment.  sighs of pleasure.
i choose to notice.  to be thankful.  to not take it forgranted.  not let it go unnoticed.
even in the most simple of things.
good.