Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses

One day as I was walking home from work, in a lovely mood despite the sunshine, a middle aged couple stops just ahead of me. I wondered what the heck they were doing. They were walking towards me and then turned into the bush. I thought it was rather odd but I kept walking on my merry way. Finally, when I passed them I see that they had been smelling the flowers of someone's well kept garden. The man then said to me, "You've got to take the time to smell the roses!". I laughed in agreement and continued on just as they did. I don't think I'll forget that couple. They were so content, so pleased with the world even with its destruction. I think that we need to listen to this wise man. People need to stop and take the time to smell the roses. Or any flower for that matter. Just taking time out of your day to enjoy the pleasures of this earth. It's a simple yet beautiful thing. So today, as you go along your merry way, stop and take the time to smell the roses.