Fancy Socks

Wear Them. Wear The Fancy Socks

This is a story about socks, so move along if that doesn’t appeal to you. Actually, I suppose, it’s a story about priorities. Or maybe being in the moment.

Yeah, that’s it, this is a story about finding comfort and pleasure in the everyday, about learning to appreciate what you have. I’m going with that.

I have this pair of comfortable EMS socks, I usually only wear on the occasions of working out, or hiking. Padded. Warm. Just the best socks.

Only one pair, though. I don’t want to wear them out. I have to be finicky about it.

But yesterday, I had errands to run, yard waste to collect, garbage to take to the curb. I decided - consciously, actively, made a choice - to wear my fancy socks.

I just threw caution to the wind! I mean, I can always get more socks like that. In fact, why don’t I have more socks like that? I could buy six more pairs and literally wear them every day.

Or, maybe the fact that I only have one pair is what makes them special. Do I really deserve that level of special every day?

Am I spending too much time thinking about socks? I am, aren’t I?

Anyway, I wore them and that made all the difference. Life is short. Don’t hold back. Wear the fancy socks.

What will you do today to find a bit of happiness in the everyday?

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Tomorrow, Chapter Seven of “Where There’s Smoke” will drop! We hope you’ve been enjoying this hiking memoir so far, with a new chapter coming out each Wednesday. Can you guess what Fire Tower we’re hiking to tomorrow based on this picture?