There are some lovely posts on here that resonate with me, about taking pleasure in small things - and sometimes in huge things, like the night sky and nature, and seeing family.
Much easier to do, now that I'm retired and not running about desperately trying to keep all the plates spinning.
I am nearly seventy and have less energy and some aches, etc, not to mention the heart business, so I have to rest more, but I am accessing all sorts of interesting lectures and podcasts online whilst I do so, plus reading loads of books, real and on Kindle. Pretty low cost, with charity shop books and the 99p section on Kindle..
And having time actually to listen to music is wonderful; I now play whole albums from my collection, instead of just my favourite tracks.
I know I should be walking more and plan to get moving when it’s less bloody cold! Again, having time to do that seems like a gift. If I took time out for a really long walk when I was working, there was always the issues of reports to write, or housework that wasn’t getting done at the back of my mind.
None of these things cost a lot, neither does the occasional trip to town and a tea shop, gallery or the oldies day at the cinema.
DH prefers to do his local retirement job (too outing, as is the MN tradition) and the village pub, but I decided that wasn't all I wanted, so my friend and I have days out, visit friends and in the summer, go on camps and festivals.
We take all home comforts with us, including a teapot, carpet, fairy lights and her canary in its cage (the joys of having a van). Not so much glamping, as Gramping.