Simply Home....the simple satisfaction of a job well done..

On my recent trip to York I realised that I got most pleasure from things which were done well. Like noticing someone early in the morning washing and polishing the outside of the jeweller's shop in High Petergate until it sparkled as much as the diamonds in the window, or eating in a simple but spotless cafe, or having tea in Betty's where everything is done to such a high standard, as standard . Having a modest purchase carefully wrapped. Enjoying the beautifully maintained gardens at Harlow Carr.

I've come home with the attitude of giving even the simplest things just a little more effort. This is not to give myself a hard time in a must-try-harder way, but to feel the simple pleasure of a job well done.

I set to in the garden today to finish each job I started, to do it well, and clear up when I had finished.

Strangely satisfying....and very easy really..

Try it today, with just one task. And if you too find it satisfying do it with two tasks tomorrow.