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Essentials for contentment.

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gmelon Sat 06-Apr-19 15:04:05

It's so easy to get involved with shopping, adverts, consumerism in general.
What are your essentials for a basic contented life?
A good book?
A garden?
A beloved pet?
Strip away the outside influences, what makes you happy?

loopyloo Sat 06-Apr-19 15:08:56

A comfortable chair.

nanasam Sat 06-Apr-19 15:11:20

All of the above, plus:
Sunshine on my shoulders
Wandering through a forest
Wandering through beautiful gardens
Cuddles from DH
Ditto DD, DGSs, DSiL, DS etc. etc.
I could go on all day!
I'm a simple soul, really
blush

chaffinch Sat 06-Apr-19 15:11:52

Good health is worth everything.

EllanVannin Sat 06-Apr-19 15:28:54

It is Chaffinch.

I'm all for the simple things in life and don't crave any one particular thing that's out of reach.
Flowers.
Trees.
My cats.
Freedom.

Carolina55 Sat 06-Apr-19 15:39:56

Sleep, lots of lovely sleep....

kittylester Sat 06-Apr-19 15:41:30

A happy, healthy family!

NanaandGrampy Sat 06-Apr-19 15:56:15

my bed !!

Grannybags Sat 06-Apr-19 15:58:15

All of the above!

Maggiemaybe Sat 06-Apr-19 16:01:33

I’ll raise you all of the above, plus a few good friends, the seaside and a drop of good wine.

Florence64 Sat 06-Apr-19 16:10:03

Enough money to get by on. Loving family. Pets and grandchildren. Being loved. Sunshine. Birdsong. Feeling well. Friends that cheer you (as opposed to the very needy, draining ones). A good meal, glass of wine and something nice to watch on TV. A tidy (enough) house. Future events to look forward to, such as a wedding or a new grandchild. Happy grown up children. Happy spouse.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Sat 06-Apr-19 16:14:06

I couldn't bear to be without a garden and lashings of tea.

jura2 Sat 06-Apr-19 16:17:09

Health and enough to eat and to be warm - everything else if just luxury.

But yes, a garden with birds and bees and flowers and a view- but this is the icing on the cake.

Mapleleaf Sat 06-Apr-19 17:05:11

My husband
A roof over my head
Good health
Enough money to feed/clothe/keep warm/pay the bills/little treats
Good friends
The gifts of nature
A good book

KatyK Sat 06-Apr-19 17:11:20

Good health
Family
Peace of mind
My garden
Nice food and wine

TerriBull Sat 06-Apr-19 17:26:57

Husband and family - of course!
My home
A supply of good books
Music
First couple of coffees in the morning, fraid I use pods blush and a strong cup of tea pm
Communing with nature, trees flowers etc., on walks, heightened appreciation, as you age I think
Being able to get away somewhere different, have just come back from Seville and Cordoba, loved the history, culture and eating al fresco.
Sunshine
A nice glass of red wine, not every day, but say a couple of times a week
Meeting up with friends
A meal out
A great film
A four legged friend, I don't have one, I'd love a cat but it seems all my family are allergic to their fur sad oh well you can't have everything!

Daisymay1 Sat 06-Apr-19 17:36:18

My Partner and Family
My Faith
My Health
A roof over my head
The sunshine
Food with friends
Music
So much to be grateful for too many to list

Gonegirl Sat 06-Apr-19 18:24:53

Well I like shopping. And tea and a scone in Marks and Sparks or JL.

Gonegirl Sat 06-Apr-19 18:26:00

(and getting there on my bike)

KatyK Sat 06-Apr-19 18:33:43

I love Seville Terri Isn't it great?

Urmstongran Sat 06-Apr-19 18:33:57

Knowing my family are alright.

I take comfort that all our bills are covered and there is money over for happy spending.

A good book. ‘There will always be books to read’ as a dear friend said 10y ago when we were going through a tough time.

A large glass of wine.

annodomini Sat 06-Apr-19 18:53:29

Family and friends
Books
Comfy chair and bed
Absence of pain
Music
A cat would be nice but not where I live now
Sunshine

Oh and I love Seville too!

M0nica Sat 06-Apr-19 20:00:34

Having a content mind by default, even in bad times.

Dontaskme Sat 06-Apr-19 20:07:30

A good crime box set smile

BBbevan Sat 06-Apr-19 20:57:56

Knowing that ACs and GDs are well and happy.