What Gives You Peace?

Kenna · 06-06-2010, 11:07 PM

tonight, there's a soft rain...
Taking a nap today is preventing me from sleeping now...
The rain is a gentle drizzle and so refreshing...
So I decided to walk down my long driveway to check the mailbox for my Netflix... with flashlight in hand, I was so delighted to take a slow stroll in bare feet and hear nothing but the sounds of nature and so content NOT to hear any city noises... no traffic, no trains, no obnoxious neighbors and NO fire department or police sirens!! Pennsylvania has the MOST annoying fire sirens that sound like 1940's ear piercing air raid sirens!! And for some strange reason, I always ended up living near the fire department.

Tonight... all I heard was the rain and LOTS of Spring Peepers and Bull Frogs. I could sit out hear all night... on a little hill in my Hundred Acre Wood.

Kätzchen · 06-07-2010, 12:21 AM

it depends on what's going on for me.

Recently, I spent the weekend with two of my best friends at the beach and I was able to just be in the moment: enjoying the lull of the ocean surf, the dark stormy clouds on the horizon as the sun was nearly gone to the lone calls of birds up above and all of us giggling in merriment over things we were talking about... I need to do that more often - just get away, unplug from everything and just be with friends (or even on my own) out in nature.

gotoseagrl · 06-07-2010, 02:09 AM

water
breeze
music
blue
still of night
sleeping pets
being lost in a book
the serenity of being surrounded by books in the silence of the library - or - art in a museum
thinking only of the present moment
good smells
running my hands and feet through the cool sand
pulling the blanket up over my ears in bed
overcoming obstacles
remembering i'm doing the best i can
unconditional love

Ebon · 06-07-2010, 02:26 AM

Silence
meditation
music
building things
fixing things
riding around in the country with my big brother
camp fires
thunderstorms
gardening

Ms. Tabitha · 06-07-2010, 06:18 AM

That hint of blue in the sky, that little sign the sun is coming.
The cool breeze that is just strong enough to make the windchime sing.
That moment to reflect, give thanks for the many blessings, love and people in my life.

Andrew, Jr. · 06-07-2010, 08:53 AM

Unconditional Love

My Pets

Someone who just offers me a handshake or smile - no reason for it

cane · 06-07-2010, 10:25 AM

To have my wife in my arms,
the way she smells,
the way she feels, soft and bright,
light against my darkness.

Soft*Silver · 06-07-2010, 07:18 PM

having the one eyed rocking on limping kitty sleep on my feet

2myladyblue · 06-07-2010, 11:25 PM

horseback riding
gardening
being near a lake or ocean
walking through the forest

~Blue

Nat · 06-07-2010, 11:30 PM

MrSunshine · 06-07-2010, 11:34 PM

quiet

Sunshine

PinkieLee · 06-07-2010, 01:09 PM

What brings me peace...

Tilting my face toward the sunlight, closing my eyes, and feeling the warmth on my skin.

Sitting in my rocking chair on my front porch at dusk, and watching the sun turn the sky into the prettiest shades of pink & purple cotton candy at sunset.

Looking out at the waves at the beach, as they crash upon the shore, and feeling the salty breeze on my skin.

A lil' ME time, with a nice glass of wine, a good book & curled up on the couch in my leopard print Snuggie (hey, don't judge)

Mitmo01 · 06-07-2010, 01:36 PM

Sitting next to the water with the sun on my face and talking to the dragonflys... that always seem to be around me.....i find it very peacful and welcoming

I center myself and I like that I am able to do that for me...along with some help from the dragonflys..

oh and as always loving on my 5 felines that is always something that is peaceful to me

Cowboi · 06-07-2010, 01:59 PM

Sometimes it's alcohol!!!!

Diva · 06-07-2010, 04:54 PM

The first couple of hours in my day.....after the puppies wake up and make their little 'visits' outside and are fed & watered...and I sit down with my coffee ~ either at my desk or on the terrace ~ and my gentle music, or the birds waking up and singing 'Good morning'....

It's perfect peacefulness....

06-06-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,806 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,624 Thanked 12,193 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	tonight, there's a soft rain... Taking a nap today is preventing me from sleeping now... The rain is a gentle drizzle and so refreshing... So I decided to walk down my long driveway to check the mailbox for my Netflix... with flashlight in hand, I was so delighted to take a slow stroll in bare feet and hear nothing but the sounds of nature and so content NOT to hear any city noises... no traffic, no trains, no obnoxious neighbors and NO fire department or police sirens!! Pennsylvania has the MOST annoying fire sirens that sound like 1940's ear piercing air raid sirens!! And for some strange reason, I always ended up living near the fire department. Tonight... all I heard was the rain and LOTS of Spring Peepers and Bull Frogs. I could sit out hear all night... on a little hill in my Hundred Acre Wood. __________________ **************************** She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles. ~E.Corona~

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06-07-2010, 12:21 AM	#2
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: May 2010 Location: @ home with my granddaughter, chosen friends & family. ツ Posts: 16,129 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,542 Thanked 33,557 Times in 10,669 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	it depends on what's going on for me. Recently, I spent the weekend with two of my best friends at the beach and I was able to just be in the moment: enjoying the lull of the ocean surf, the dark stormy clouds on the horizon as the sun was nearly gone to the lone calls of birds up above and all of us giggling in merriment over things we were talking about... I need to do that more often - just get away, unplug from everything and just be with friends (or even on my own) out in nature.

06-07-2010, 06:18 AM	#5
Ms. Tabitha Member How Do You Identify?: Hey Lady Preferred Pronoun?: Female Relationship Status: Married ~ 4-1-13 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,440 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 980 Thanked 3,581 Times in 1,040 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	That hint of blue in the sky, that little sign the sun is coming. The cool breeze that is just strong enough to make the windchime sing. That moment to reflect, give thanks for the many blessings, love and people in my life.

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PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	What brings me peace... Tilting my face toward the sunlight, closing my eyes, and feeling the warmth on my skin. Sitting in my rocking chair on my front porch at dusk, and watching the sun turn the sky into the prettiest shades of pink & purple cotton candy at sunset. Looking out at the waves at the beach, as they crash upon the shore, and feeling the salty breeze on my skin. A lil' ME time, with a nice glass of wine, a good book & curled up on the couch in my leopard print Snuggie (hey, don't judge)

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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 first couple of hours in my day.....after the puppies wake up and make their little 'visits' outside and are fed & watered...and I sit down with my coffee ~ either at my desk or on the terrace ~ and my gentle music, or the birds waking up and singing 'Good morning'.... It's perfect peacefulness....