What Gives You Peace?

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

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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.

Andrew, Jr. · 11-25-2009, 03:21 PM

Drumming is soothing for the soul imho.

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. ✨✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨✨

11-24-2009, 01:00 PM	#2
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11-19-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
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11-24-2009, 01:46 PM	#3
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11-24-2009, 02:45 PM	#5
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 2,313 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	#6
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 17,175 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.

11-25-2009, 03:21 PM	#8
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