What Gives You Peace?

Diva · 11-19-2009, 04:03 AM

The thought of a small white cottage with lacy curtains blowing in the wind....all white inside and out, with sky blue ceilings and a porch swing......a place to write.....and it sits on a cliff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.....

I don't know if such a place exists....but the thought of it gives me peace just the same.

Andrew, Jr. · 11-19-2009, 10:18 AM

Walking on the beach
Watching the waves
Smoking a really good cigar
A nice gentle breeze
Drinking a really good cup of coffee or a mixed drink

T D · 11-24-2009, 01:00 PM

I was having a bad day yesterday. I recently had a procedure that has had me trapped in the house for the past week.... I felt like I was going to bust outta my skin yesterday. Sooooo, I had someone come pick me up and take me to their place for a while. Sometimes just doing something entirely different helps me a LOT. Other times, complete silence is my soothing medicine. I can sit in silence all by myself for a good long time and come out of it greatly calmed down and with a new attitude. Then of course there's always critter love. Who can stay in a funk with fur babies lovin on them? I know I can't

always2late · 11-24-2009, 01:46 PM

The sight, sound, and smell of the ocean
My son's laughter
Hearing a voice that I miss
The smell of autumn

foxyshaman · 11-24-2009, 02:10 PM

A good long bath with almond oil
Good music
Drumming
Singing
Coloring

Boots13 · 11-24-2009, 02:45 PM

After reading all of the replies, I can identify with most of them !

I love classical music, and that in an otherwise quiet house, is cathartic for me. Dont know why, but it is.

I love a trail run, especially if its misty or sprinkling outside. I find my stride and let the zen of an easy rhythm just take over.

I love watching a sunset on Puget Sound. The Ferry's traveling across the bay and the seagulls finding their places for the night is calming.

But the MOST wonderful way to peace and groundedness is the end of a day with my girlfriend. There is such calm and a feeling of protectiveness hearing her soft breath in the middle of the night. And that puts my heart at peace.

Diva · 11-24-2009, 03:14 PM

~When I write, I listen to meditation music....it's ambient....no lyrics to distract me. Very mellow and peaceful and it helps push the purple ink out of my fountain pen. <soft smile>

~A nap with my puppy gives me peace......and if my feet are cold (I hate shoes), she lays on top of them....that's love.

JustLovelyJenn · 11-24-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

Drumming

Just the thought of drums makes me smile... The good solid beat of drum music... mmmm... Makes me want to dance, belly dance... and grounds me... This is joyful.

Kätzchen · 06-15-2023, 12:07 PM

When my Sweetie surrounds me in his arms: I feel safe, loved and protected by his love for me, when I am nestled in his loving presence. To feel him stroking my hair while his hand is wrapped around my waist as I breathe with him, our exchange of affection (privately or in public or among our friends, brings peace to us both. ✨✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨✨

NJFemmie · 12-15-2009, 03:54 PM

Silence gives me peace.
I like to sit in silence and let my thoughts do it's thing and when all is said and done I can re-process.

Hot baths/showers work wonders too.

Gemme · 12-15-2009, 10:45 PM

Gut wrenching, soul stirring music.

Andrew, Jr. · 12-16-2009, 03:06 AM

Sometimes I go to St. Jude's Shrine and just sit in a pew for a few hours. All walks of life come into the Shrine for everything from sight-seeing, to praying for a miracle, for shelter for a few hours, to just having some peace and quiet.

Sometimes I go and look at the stain glass windows, other times I go when the organists is practicing, and then there are times when I just go and sit and think.

Diva · 12-16-2009, 08:44 AM

Children's voices singing carols like "Lully, lullay..." and "Stille Nacht" and "What Child Is This?"

It's very calming and peaceful......there aren't many things more pure than a child's voice....

11-24-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
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Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: May 2010 Location: . Posts: 15,839 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 31,630 Thanked 33,387 Times in 10,548 Posts Rep Power: 21474866	I feel peaceful … When my Sweetie surrounds me in his arms: I feel safe, loved and protected by his love for me, when I am nestled in his loving presence. To feel him stroking my hair while his hand is wrapped around my waist as I breathe with him, our exchange of affection (privately or in public or among our friends, brings peace to us both. ✨✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨✨

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11-19-2009, 04:03 AM	#1
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	The thought of a small white cottage with lacy curtains blowing in the wind....all white inside and out, with sky blue ceilings and a porch swing......a place to write.....and it sits on a cliff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean..... I don't know if such a place exists....but the thought of it gives me peace just the same.

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Boots13 Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: No Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 823 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 2,314 Times in 428 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	After reading all of the replies, I can identify with most of them ! I love classical music, and that in an otherwise quiet house, is cathartic for me. Dont know why, but it is. I love a trail run, especially if its misty or sprinkling outside. I find my stride and let the zen of an easy rhythm just take over. I love watching a sunset on Puget Sound. The Ferry's traveling across the bay and the seagulls finding their places for the night is calming. But the MOST wonderful way to peace and groundedness is the end of a day with my girlfriend. There is such calm and a feeling of protectiveness hearing her soft breath in the middle of the night. And that puts my heart at peace.

11-24-2009, 03:14 PM	#7
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	~When I write, I listen to meditation music....it's ambient....no lyrics to distract me. Very mellow and peaceful and it helps push the purple ink out of my fountain pen. <soft smile> ~A nap with my puppy gives me peace......and if my feet are cold (I hate shoes), she lays on top of them....that's love.

12-16-2009, 03:06 AM	#12
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,250 Times in 2,217 Posts Rep Power: 0	Sometimes I go to St. Jude's Shrine and just sit in a pew for a few hours. All walks of life come into the Shrine for everything from sight-seeing, to praying for a miracle, for shelter for a few hours, to just having some peace and quiet. Sometimes I go and look at the stain glass windows, other times I go when the organists is practicing, and then there are times when I just go and sit and think.

12-16-2009, 08:44 AM	#13
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Children's voices singing carols like "Lully, lullay..." and "Stille Nacht" and "What Child Is This?" It's very calming and peaceful......there aren't many things more pure than a child's voice....