Sometimes life’s simple pleasures are more pleasurable than the exotic ones. The humble working person may live in a modest house and have limited possessions, yet he might sleep soundly every night. The wealthy executive might reside in a much more spacious house and take exotic vacations each summer, yet he might be plagued with so many cares and concerns that he is unable to sleep peacefully at night.
We do not always value the simple pleasures of our life until we do not have them. With much wealth, possessions, and influence comes much responsibility and concern. Those who obtain the highest office are subject to the greatest scrutiny. Those with the most money are also saddled with the most decisions about how to preserve and spend it.
This is not to say that we should avoid having more. But we ought not to miss the simple pleasures that come from a simple life. Most of our lives are too complex. We have too much to think, and worry, about. Never minimize the sheer delight that comes from being able to obtain a good night’s rest!