What Gives You Peace? - Page 5

Diva · 01-30-2010, 10:34 AM

Last night's Wolf Moon gave me an extreme amount of peace. I felt compelled to stand and watch it as it rose, knowing there there were so many I loved who were seeing it, too, and I felt joined with them...........appreciating the beauty of it........together.

Blade · 01-30-2010, 10:45 AM

a good woman's lovin
meditation
prayer/faith
trust
music
writing
fishing
walking
I've found a lot of ways to find peace. Sometimes it takes all of them to make me at peace though

violaine · 01-31-2010, 10:02 AM

walking; birds at the feeder during winter ; green breaking through white ; measured beats of black wings ; cogs ; instrumental pieces ; & a beautiful disclaimer

Soft*Silver · 01-31-2010, 10:09 AM

owning my own shit. I cant pass it off to others because it clings to me like saran wrap. So unless I can really see it, own it, and correct it, I am always going to end up in a tangled mess...with no peace....

and no matter where you go, there you are...so you cant run to a different local and leave it behind....

peace, like crisis, follows its mother....

Abigail Crabby · 01-31-2010, 10:40 AM

My faith

Being able to trust

Quiet time spent in reflection

Andrew, Jr. · 02-10-2010, 08:26 PM

*Listening to the rain hit my roof;

*Being outside while it is snowing and the defining silence;

*Meditating;

*Praying;

*Participating in Church, and related social activities in feeding the poor, homeless, and children;

*Caring for animals, and loving them.

Andrew, Jr. · 02-11-2010, 10:20 AM

I am living one day at a time. For today I am focusing in on what makes me happy, and gives me inner peace and joy. That comes from my faith. I have meditated, and prayed. I am going to continue thru-out the day to say my prayers for peace, and to forgive others who have caused me grief and pain. I know all will be well.

Andrew

Kenna · 02-11-2010, 10:51 AM

Sunsets, walking at the lake (very secluded and nothing but nature around), visiting Boiling Springs PA and feeding the swans, thinking of my first 8 years of life with my "Little G'ma" and how special she was/is to me, going to visit my youngest son's grave...way out in the beautiful country with views of the mountains all around...to talk to him and meditate, taking road trips to beautiful places like Columcille Megalith Park (in Bangor PA, see pics below...), my old fashioned photography... and my puppies...

Blade · 03-04-2010, 07:21 PM

I DO.....only one can give one's self peace.

FeminineAllure · 03-04-2010, 07:29 PM

Listening to the oceans waves roll in and out...

My cats purring

The Spa at the Borgata in Atlantic City...Just awesome.

Mint hot chocolate.

My feet rubbed with lavender foot cream

Scented Candles and watching the flame

Fireplaces light, warmth and crackles

The smell and sound of the rain on freshly cut grass

Picnics in the woods

Spirit Dancer · 03-04-2010, 07:29 PM

Truer words could never be spoken, I too choose peace.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade

I DO.....only one can give one's self peace.

purepisces · 03-06-2010, 11:01 AM

I haven’t felt peaceful for the last few days. I’ve felt crushed by anxiety about work, and more importantly, by several serious health issue with my dogs. I’ve been spiraling down in anxiety almost to the point of panic.

When that happens, it can be so difficult to regain your footing. So, sometimes it comes down to the most basic things for me:

*Get a good night sleep (I mean, go to bed early, and try for 8-9 hours)

*Eat a healthy meal with whole grains & veggies (when I’m stressed I crave junk food that doesn’t involve cooking, but that just causes more stress in the body, which then affects the mind)

*Write - get it out of my head and onto the page (or screen)

*Pet the dog

That’s what I did last night and this morning I woke up feeling so much better! No longer overwhelmed I was able to see what had been there all along but I was blind to it. Hope.

With my newly open eyes I stumbled in the Spirit Dancer’s Thread on Native American Spirituality this morning and that is where I found peace today. In the wisdom posted over the last few days. The words were there all along I just had to open myself up to let them in.

Like this posted by Spirit Dancer:

Like the elephant, we are unconscious of our own strength. When it comes to understanding the power we have to make a difference in our own lives, we might as well be asleep. If you want to make your dreams come true, wake up. Wake up to your own strength. Wake up to the role you play in your own destiny. Wake up to the power you have to choose what you think, do, and say.

Or this posted by TIMBERWOLF:

Prayer of Renewal

Beginnings, fresh and clean, Part of the Sacred Wheel
Each morning is a new opportunity,
To share our love, our Souls, and Spirits,
With those who choose to Walk this Path along with us,
To learn the lessons of the Wheel, and grow closer,
To The One Who- Created- All.
Each day is fresh and unblemished, clean and pure.
Look around, Rejoice in the New Beginning,
The Sun rises again, our hearts beat within our bodies,
We draw fresh Breath, and re-enter the World.
Set aside the pain of past days, each day begins afresh,
Build upon the past, its lessons and joys,
Be strengthened by the love within,
Reach out in love to those around us.
For each day is a gift, given but once.

KiiskeeN'tum- She Who Remembers -Mohawk
************************************************** **************************************************
I hope Spirit Dancer and TIMBERWOLF don’t mind me reposted these, they are just so beautiful. I wanted to thank you for the peace you’re brought me today.

Gemme · 03-06-2010, 05:50 PM

Today is such a beautiful, sunshiney day! I found peace by closing my eyes, tilting my head back and letting the quiet warmth found in its rays of light wash over me.

Andrew, Jr. · 03-07-2010, 05:45 PM

Walking on the beach, collecting shells gave me so much peace...life is good!

Soft*Silver · 03-07-2010, 07:59 PM

staying sober and staying away from that which I cannot control....

apretty · 03-07-2010, 08:05 PM

an ice cream cookie: papa got me a 'friday treat' and i didn't eat it until today.

also, the thought of punching sherri shepherd.

Queerasfck · 03-07-2010, 08:08 PM

vanilla candles, rainbows, freshly cut grass, a certain kitten

Queerasfck · 03-07-2010, 08:17 PM

and Kate Winslet on the red carpet...........yeah

Diva · 03-09-2010, 05:09 AM

Peace lies in the knowing......

Tommi · 03-09-2010, 06:48 AM

A baby in sweet safe slumber.

My sweetheart's gentle touch upon my frenzied being.

01-31-2010, 10:09 AM	#84
SoftSilver Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rose cottage Posts: 5,592 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,948 Thanked 15,908 Times in 4,062 Posts Rep Power*: 21474857	owning my own shit. I cant pass it off to others because it clings to me like saran wrap. So unless I can really see it, own it, and correct it, I am always going to end up in a tangled mess...with no peace.... and no matter where you go, there you are...so you cant run to a different local and leave it behind.... peace, like crisis, follows its mother.... __________________ Pole bachit, a lis chuye. The field sees, the forest hears

02-10-2010, 08:26 PM	#86
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 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	What gives me peace Listening to the rain hit my roof; Being outside while it is snowing and the defining silence; Meditating; Praying; Participating in Church, and related social activities in feeding the poor, homeless, and children; Caring for animals, and loving them.

02-11-2010, 10:20 AM	#87
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 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Peace for Just Today I am living one day at a time. For today I am focusing in on what makes me happy, and gives me inner peace and joy. That comes from my faith. I have meditated, and prayed. I am going to continue thru-out the day to say my prayers for peace, and to forgive others who have caused me grief and pain. I know all will be well. Andrew

02-11-2010, 10:51 AM	#88
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 12,196 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I soooo needed this thread... Thank you! Sunsets, walking at the lake (very secluded and nothing but nature around), visiting Boiling Springs PA and feeding the swans, thinking of my first 8 years of life with my "Little G'ma" and how special she was/is to me, going to visit my youngest son's grave...way out in the beautiful country with views of the mountains all around...to talk to him and meditate, taking road trips to beautiful places like Columcille Megalith Park (in Bangor PA, see pics below...), my old fashioned photography... and my puppies...

03-04-2010, 07:29 PM	#90
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01-30-2010, 10:34 AM	#81
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	Last night's Wolf Moon gave me an extreme amount of peace. I felt compelled to stand and watch it as it rose, knowing there there were so many I loved who were seeing it, too, and I felt joined with them...........appreciating the beauty of it........together.

01-30-2010, 10:45 AM	#82
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,415 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	a good woman's lovin meditation prayer/faith trust music writing fishing walking I've found a lot of ways to find peace. Sometimes it takes all of them to make me at peace though

01-31-2010, 10:02 AM	#83
violaine Timed Out How Do You Identify?: atypical Preferred Pronoun?: plague words and phrases Relationship Status: love wise guys of the avian world Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: wekiva springs basin Posts: 3,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,934 Thanked 3,293 Times in 1,301 Posts Rep Power: 0	walking; birds at the feeder during winter ; green breaking through white ; measured beats of black wings ; cogs ; instrumental pieces ; & a beautiful disclaimer

01-31-2010, 10:40 AM	#85
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03-04-2010, 07:21 PM	#89
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,415 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I DO.....only one can give one's self peace.

03-06-2010, 11:01 AM	#92
purepisces Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Just a girl in love with the world Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Right here, right now Posts: 604 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,477 Thanked 1,607 Times in 491 Posts Rep Power: 9710905	I haven’t felt peaceful for the last few days. I’ve felt crushed by anxiety about work, and more importantly, by several serious health issue with my dogs. I’ve been spiraling down in anxiety almost to the point of panic. When that happens, it can be so difficult to regain your footing. So, sometimes it comes down to the most basic things for me: Get a good night sleep (I mean, go to bed early, and try for 8-9 hours) Eat a healthy meal with whole grains & veggies (when I’m stressed I crave junk food that doesn’t involve cooking, but that just causes more stress in the body, which then affects the mind) Write - get it out of my head and onto the page (or screen) Pet the dog That’s what I did last night and this morning I woke up feeling so much better! No longer overwhelmed I was able to see what had been there all along but I was blind to it. Hope. With my newly open eyes I stumbled in the Spirit Dancer’s Thread on Native American Spirituality this morning and that is where I found peace today. In the wisdom posted over the last few days. The words were there all along I just had to open myself up to let them in. Like this posted by Spirit Dancer: Like the elephant, we are unconscious of our own strength. When it comes to understanding the power we have to make a difference in our own lives, we might as well be asleep. If you want to make your dreams come true, wake up. Wake up to your own strength. Wake up to the role you play in your own destiny. Wake up to the power you have to choose what you think, do, and say. Or this posted by TIMBERWOLF: Prayer of Renewal Beginnings, fresh and clean, Part of the Sacred Wheel Each morning is a new opportunity, To share our love, our Souls, and Spirits, With those who choose to Walk this Path along with us, To learn the lessons of the Wheel, and grow closer, To The One Who- Created- All. Each day is fresh and unblemished, clean and pure. Look around, Rejoice in the New Beginning, The Sun rises again, our hearts beat within our bodies, We draw fresh Breath, and re-enter the World. Set aside the pain of past days, each day begins afresh, Build upon the past, its lessons and joys, Be strengthened by the love within, Reach out in love to those around us. For each day is a gift, given but once. KiiskeeN'tum- She Who Remembers -Mohawk ************************************************ ************************************************ I hope Spirit Dancer and TIMBERWOLF don’t mind me reposted these, they are just so beautiful. I wanted to thank you for the peace you’re brought me today. __________________ Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow. ~Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros

03-06-2010, 05:50 PM	#93
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03-07-2010, 05:45 PM	#94
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03-07-2010, 07:59 PM	#95
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03-07-2010, 08:17 PM	#98
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03-09-2010, 05:09 AM	#99
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03-09-2010, 06:48 AM	#100
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