Pleasure: The Art of Savoring Life
Pleasure. Pleasure. Pleasure.
Take a moment to pause. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and bring your awareness inward. Feel the rhythm of your breath moving in and out, and let your focus settle on your heart. Now, recall a time when you experienced true, unfiltered pleasure. Let the memory come alive in your mind. Engage all your senses: What did it feel like? Taste like? Smell like? Immerse yourself in that moment. Let its vibrations bathe you, and notice the emotions that arise.
That, my dear readers—gorgeous humans—is what your body craves. Yet, all too often, the demands of adulting steer us away from these moments of bliss. We mistakenly place the responsibility for our pleasure on someone or something outside ourselves, waiting for another to awaken that spark. But here’s the truth:
**we are the architects of our own joy.**
Sure, it’s wonderful when friends, loved ones, or partners share in creating pleasurable experiences. We cherish those moments. But when we take the initiative to nurture and fulfill our own needs, the satisfaction is deeper, richer, and more transformative. It’s in those “aha” moments—when we say, *I did this for me, because I love and value myself*—that pleasure takes on a profound meaning.
**Redefining Pleasure**
Let’s dismantle some misconceptions about pleasure. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as "a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment." Yet, when we hear the word, we often associate it exclusively with intimacy. While intimacy can be deeply pleasurable, it is far from the only source of joy.
I recall a memory from my early 20s that illustrates this beautifully. I was dating someone who would treat me to ice cream because he adored watching my reaction to the first bite. And let me tell you, it was pure magic. The flavors would dance on my tongue, my toes would curl, my eyes would close tight, and I’d melt into the experience. That simple act of savoring ice cream brought me to a higher frequency of joy.
Looking back, I see how pleasure can be found in the simplest things. The morning coffee that warms your hands and fills the air with its aroma. A candlelit bath that soothes your soul. A sweaty gym session where your body feels alive and strong. The sight of a rainbow after the rain.
Pleasure doesn’t have to be grandiose or rare. It resides in the small, everyday moments—we just have to open ourselves to it.
**Awaken Your Senses**
The secret to a more pleasurable life lies in awareness. When we fully engage our senses—taste, touch, sight, sound, and smell—we invite pleasure into the mundane. Walking barefoot in the grass, listening to the laughter of children, feeling the sun on your skin, or dancing in the rain—these are acts that connect us to our inner child, to a time when joy was natural and effortless.
Our bodies and souls thrive on these moments. They don’t need to be extravagant; they need only to be intentional.
**Light Your Own Fire**
Stop waiting for someone else to light your fire. Become the source of your own glow. Bring awareness to how things make you feel, and seek out what brings you happiness and satisfaction.
Pleasure is your birthright. It doesn’t stop because you’re an adult; in fact, adulthood is the perfect time to deepen and expand your experience of joy. So, gorgeous human, I implore you to start now. Explore what makes your heart sing, savor the small things, and revel in the magic of life.
You deserve it. You deserve to feel alive, happy, and satisfied. Pleasure isn’t just a fleeting moment—it’s a practice, a mindset, a way of being. Embrace it fully.
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