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Now, this list isn’t about winning a lottery, inheriting a fortune, or waking up to understand animal language. Rather, this list is dedicated to the small but positively awesome things in life that happen unexpectedly and are always cherished. Wondering what those things might be and if they are, in fact, the same for you? Well, then, check out our list of the simple things in life that make our existence beautiful!

Of course, these cool things vary from person to person, but there are also some pretty universal thoughts and experiences here, like these ones from r/AskReddit. Like, being wowed by a pristine starry night with the Milky Way right over your head. Or, when it’s Friday, and all your meetings get canceled - it’s like the Universe is giving you a day off all of a sudden! There’s also experiencing the joy of your dog greeting you after a long day, gorging on some scrumptious cheese, and watching an episode of Bob Ross’ show. Really, the best things in life are usually not the biggest in their scale, but the ones that light your heart aglow with their simple pleasures.

So, ready to check out our bucket list of the most awesome things in life? They are listed just a bit further down and once you are there, be sure to give the best things your vote. Once you’re done ranking, share this article with your friends who you think might need a bit of help in seeing the beauty of the world these days.

#1

Person reading the back of the book "When you finish reading an amazing book, and as you close the cover you get that feeling of immense satisfaction tinged with a tiny bit of sadness that it ended."

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Tx jac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that bittersweet feeling ...however I usually keep my books and will reread and I feel like I am spending time with a friend

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#2

"Waking up in the middle of the night, and thinking your alarm will go off soon, only to realize you went to bed earlier than usual and you still have hours and hours of sleep left."

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#3

"Dogs. They're loving, caring, sweet, and loyal. They can save lives, lead the blind, assist the disabled, comfort the hurt, and so much more. I love dogs. Dogs are great."

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#7

"That feeling when something you've been struggling to understand ticks over in your brain. The sudden, wonderful rush when the world becomes just a little bit bigger."

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setsuriseikou
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also when I see this look in my students's eyes: "sorry, I don't get it... no, wait... oh!" Makes me feel worthy as a teacher.

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#10

Person standing and looking at the stars in the nightsky "Night sky filled with stars."

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Elizabeth Krigsvold
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Living in an area with a lot of light pollution after growing up in the country I so totally MISS the stars that seemed uncountable and the quiet of the country. I get so angry with the loud music from cars or the angry fighting couple outside with zero thought about anyone except themselves and their problems

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#13

"Good health."

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Rebecca Stormcrowe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so happy for the things that work still and what I can do with the ones that don't. But trust, I also cursed loudly at all off them.

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#14

"Having bills paid and still having money left over to spend."

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lauralett50
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always something to cherish. That's why I like dollar tree, even if it's 1.25. it's still less than other places.

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#16

"Books, since the beginning of time."

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#19

"A nice cool breeze sitting in a tree shade on a hot summer day."

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#22

"Walking out of work that last day before your vacation begins."

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#23

"When someone laughs so hard they let out the snort they were trying to suppress."

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#25

Woman laying on ground and listening music under a bridge "Listening to music you love."

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MygrandsonscallmeNia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going for 4 hour walks, with my air buds in, and dancing just enough to make it fun, and not make people think I'm weird.

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#26

"Mom."

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Starlee Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lost my mom back in June and I feel absolutely devastated and alone. She was my best friend. I'd give up my life in a half a heart beat just to hug her and hear her call me "Baby" again. I was her caretaker for years but, in all honesty, she took more care of me even as an adult. Losing her took part of my soul and I feel like I can't breathe. The only comfort is I know she's not suffering anymore even if I am without her. God, I love that woman and I always will. People, please do what you can to keep your children from getting certain childhood diseases. They won't have to suffer as adult like Mama did with rheumatic fever heart failure and like my dad is with whooping cough caused lung bleeding and fybrosis. The man has half a functioning lung now at 76 from a disease he got at 5.

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#28

"One of my favorite sounds is my dog's nails tapping across the floor when he hears me take my keys out to open the door. I'll sit there an jingle my keys for a second or two just to give him time to come over. His favorite sleeping spot is close enough to the door that if I'm lucky, I get to hear him sigh contentedly as he gets up and does a BIIIIG STRETCH before trotting over to the door."

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sturmwesen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most silent sound is no dog nails or dog breath after you lost a dog. Even if a neighbour uses a drill or music is on it just seems silent.

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#30

Person sitting on the ground and smiling "Friday evenings in expectation of a weekend without any plans."

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ItsJess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The greatest weekends are the ones where we have nothing in particular to do and we can just hang out together

#31

"Music."

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MygrandsonscallmeNia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Music soothes the savage soul, soothes a stressed out mind, just makes the day better!

#32

"Driving out of your town/city when starting a road trip."

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#34

"The first time you hold the hand of the person you like."

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#36

"Rainy days."

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Dena Goodwin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to love them until I started getting weather triggered migraines.

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#37

"Realizing you still have time!"

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#40

Tall trees from the ground "Trees."

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Marilyn Russell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone ever actually hug a tree? I haven’t in a while - I should do it today. I’ve got some nice friendly ones in my yard.

#42

"Siting on a tin roof covered porch during a rainy day/night with candles and a book and a blanket. It is the most incredible feeling."

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Marilyn Russell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha! I tidied up my screen porch this summer and added a leather recliner from Kijji my husband bought me. One weekend he was off fishing, I lit my candles and curled up in my new chair with my book and a cup of tea. It was so nice and relaxing. The next night there was a rainstorm. Like watching tv.

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#43

"The look on my daughter's face as she's running towards me when I pick her up from kindergarten."

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#45

Woman getting stretched in the bed after waking up "Waking up feeling refreshed and energized."

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#46

"Visiting book shops."

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#50

Person walking with a brown bag "Quitting/leaving a toxic job. Walking out those doors after letting my management know was possibly the most uplifting feeling in my life."

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HangryHangryHippo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100 this! Bonus points if they offer you a belated pay raise and you quit anyway 🙌

#53

"A nice warmth feeling sitting in the sun on a cold winter day."

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#55

Two girls laying on top of a house roof "Having a best friend."

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Dena Goodwin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost my BFF to cancer 7 years ago and it still hurts like it was yesterday

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#56

"There’s nothing better than a hot steamy shower after working outside in the cold all day."

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#59

"That moment after you’ve just finished your last exam, you’re walking out, and you have a whole summer or winter break ahead of you."

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Muhammad Farabi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm having this like in the next two weeks and I haven't prepared anything yet 😬

#61

"That feeling when you've been holding it in for an hour and finally get the sweet release. Bonus points if you get it in the toilet."

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#63

"Free stuff!"

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#64

Boy playing games and girl looking at the phone "Watching kids on Christmas morning."

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#65

"Bob Ross and Sir David Attenborough."

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#66

"Yourself, even when you think you're not."

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#67

"Ok, bear with me, I've been a New Yorker my whole life.... the sound of the radiator steam coming up at 5 in the morning on a cold winter's day while snow is falling outside. Just roll back up under the covers. Bonus points if you are off (no commitments) and it's a Saturday. Happened maybe twice in my lifetime."

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#69

"Watching a good movie, curled up in your bed, with some popcorn/munchies and soda."

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#70

"Taking a nap and waking up to see you've teleported to your bed. Although I'm not sure that happens too often after you get past a certain age..."

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#71

"Meteor showers!"

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#72

"Dinosaurs. They're big, they're scary, and they have cool names."

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#75

"Weird Al."

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Lori Rommel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever get a chance to see Weird Al in concert, do so!!! I mean, even if you don't like him. You will have fun!

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#77

"Waking up, opening my eyes to see my dog run to me and drop onto my chest for pets."

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#78

"Friday nights, nothing beats them."

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#79

Old man and a woman sitting near a mountain "My grandparents!"

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ItsJess
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you still have grandparents, cherish them. Talk with them about their life and really take the time to listen to what they have to say. I would give anything to hear my Nana's voice or my grandpa's laugh (it was a bit like Hong Kong Phooey's) again.

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#81

"Throwing large rocks from high places into water to see how big of a splash you can make."

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#89

Woman sitting on computer with crossed hands "When you get emailed information instead of pulled into a meeting."

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#91

"The fact that the Greeks made a huge wooden horse and hid inside it, and the Trojans totally fell for it."

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#95

"The movie Tremors."

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Helen Taylor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look on my husband’s face when I would walk into a room. Even after 47 years of marriage.

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#98

"Lifting weights and getting stronger."

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Ted Rivera
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! And being an Idiot and taking pictures of your bulging muscles and texting them to friends showing your progress. Wait, is that just me? I'm such a loser!

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