Things that make me feel rich that cost $0, from my chair.
Rich is a feeling as much as a number. Some of the fullest moments of the week don’t cost a thing. Here are fifteen.
At home
- Freshly made bed at the end of the day, like a hotel you live in.
- A long shower with the good playlist. No rush.
- Eating lunch at the table, not at the desk. Cloth napkin if you have one.
- Opening every curtain in the house at once.
- A clean kitchen counter at night. Morning-you will feel like royalty.
Out in the world
- A library card. Books, movies, and quiet, free.
- A long walk with nowhere to be.
- Sitting outside a caf茅 with your own thermos. The view is free.
- Knowing your neighbors’ names.
- Free museum days. Most cities have them.
People
- A friend who calls instead of texts.
- Being someone’s “I have to tell you something” person.
- Laughing until you have to put your drink down.
Just you
- Saying no to something and not explaining.
- An afternoon with nothing on the calendar. The rarest luxury there is.
Which one do you already have? Count them. You might be richer than this week told you.
From my chair, to yours. 馃挍
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