I just got off a networking call and one of the questions posed to the group was, “What is your guilty pleasure?”. I always find this an interesting question because I decided long ago not to guilt or shame myself for anything. Ever. 

I was guilted and shamed a lot growing up…and it took me years to realize that there was nothing to feel guilt or shame about. These were other’s ideas about right and wrong passed onto me…not the truth, and definitely not my truth. 

I’m over it. So in the spirit of pleasure without guilt…I am sharing some things today that bring me pleasure. 

1. Ice cream. My father ate ice cream almost every day…which may be why I love it, or not. But a little Hagan Daz coffee ice cream is a pleasure I enjoy.
2. Books. I love reading and learning. This brings me pleasure. I prefer to read over Netflix and television. I’m heading to the library shortly to pick up a couple books on Mary Magdalene – my latest obsession. Bookstores and libraries are some of my favorite places. I especially love used bookstores like The Book Barn in Niantic, CT. Field trip anyone?
3. Playground swings! Yes…super fun. I find it hard to walk by a playground without getting on the swings if they’re unoccupied. 
4. Good dark chocolate; a hot cappuccino in the morning…and a soak in a hot bath…so yummy!
5. Bread!!! The smell of bread baking and a beautiful crusty loaf of sourdough…my mouth is watering.
6. Fresh flowers…if there’s anything I miss since selling my home it’s the garden. So today, on this vernal equinox, I made sure to get myself a beautiful bunch of tulips from the local market to add color and life to this place. 

I have zero guilt about what I eat, what I do, who I am…because life is short and contrary to what many of us were taught…there is abso-fucking-lutely nothing wrong with enjoyint the pleasures of living life. 

So, sweet friend. Do something beautiful and pleasurable for yourself today…guilt free!!! Then it with me here – elaine@elaineblais.com…so I can celebrate it with you. 

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