Where is your slice of heaven?

Hack · 04-14-2010, 08:06 PM

For me, heaven is many things, constantly changing...but the thing that remains the same is the deep sense of peace and timelessness I feel inside. Here are some examples, some general and some very specific, of my slices of heaven....

Seagull Point, the stretch of Lake Huron beach where I grew up.

The streets of Bruges in Belgium, where I had easily the most romantic experience with another person I have ever had.

Any visit to Snowbound Books in Marquette, Michigan.

The French Quarter.

Between the creamy thighs of a beautiful woman.

Over a cup of coffee or similar hot beverage with a person of amazing soul.

A hike along Rainbow Falls Gorge near Bessemer, Michigan.

A strip of beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Thompson's Harbor State Park in northern Michigan with warblers dripping from the trees on a mid-May morning.

A hike in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with its remnant boreal forests.

A great meal at Second Empire in Raleigh, NC; or Della Notte in Baltimore, MD; Cascadia in Seattle (now closed) or the Rowe Inn in Ellsworth, MI; or the best chicken salad wrap ever at Dish in Traverse City, MI; shrimp and grits at NoFo or the Flying Biscuit in Raleigh; or great deli at The Bagel in Chicago.

Any art museum, anywhere.

A night game at Comerica Park in Detroit.

moxie · 04-14-2010, 08:22 PM

I would have to say that what I would consider to be my slice of heaven are places where all the thoughts I have in my mind become quiet and I am just being and living in the "here and now" of the time and place. I have been in two such places.

Portland (OR) Japanese Garden

The Art Institute of Chicago

sylvie · 01-24-2011, 08:54 PM

i am at peace in nature..

any scenery, be it the ocean, the mountains, the wilderness..
the breathtaking views, the ability to just relax and take it all in..
the fresh air, the distant soothing sounds, no traffic, no hustle & bustle, no telephones ringing or tv blaring..

just me, my dreams & soaring imagination.. ♥

---

Also, there is one place i would go to, mostly as a teen and in my early adult years, which involved some deep woods hiking and climbing up some rocks..the view was magnificent, so serene & peaceful and not a soul in sight.. it had caves that i explored, and one huge rock had a dip in it just the right size for me & my dog Teiko (the only one i ever shared this place with) and we'd lay there sky gazing, and taking in the silence, so relaxing.

i haven't been there in about 9 years now, so this spring, i will hike up that mountain again.. though without my Teiko around, it just won't be the same, but she will be with me, i know it!

Massive · 01-24-2011, 09:23 PM

My little slice of heaven is a small beach about 15 minutes drive away from my Mum house. It's in a little village called Alnmouth, just a little old fishing village, which is packed with history.
The beach itself is open to everyone, although there's a charge to park there during the summertime, but it's more than worth it, because it's a doggy heaven, everyone who owns a dog around here ends up there at some point, you can sit on the concrete blocks that were originally placed there as coastal defences for the second world war and sit and look out at the sea, with loads of dogs running around and having the time of their lives. It's not too noisy, it's not overly crowded and it's your choice whether or not you talk to anyone there, but you've not got much choice when it comes to talking to peoples dogs, whether you love them or not, they come bounding up to you to say hello.
But it's one of the few places I know I can go and let down all my barriers and completely relax without having to worry about dealing with other peoples shit.
I value places like this beach, because I know it's also up to me whether or not I choose to talk to spirits which may be around at the time, which is the real reason why I love this place, I don't have to be constantly guarding myself from people...
I love this little island I call home!

miss entycing · 05-03-2011, 02:10 PM

right here is my slice of heaven.
lake lure, nc.
i'm moving up to this area within the next couple of months.
gonna be there tomorrow morning, right to these spots, journal in hand.
slice of heaven, here i come.
my turn for a change.

dixie · 05-03-2011, 02:27 PM

The ocean is my "soul-saving" place. I can stare at the waves for hours, and they seem to wash away all my troubles, stresses and worries.

weatherboi · 05-03-2011, 03:01 PM

under Her direction anywhere!!!

storyofmylife · 05-03-2011, 03:02 PM

Is knowing my family , friends and those that are dear to me
are safe and healthy!

princessbelle · 05-03-2011, 03:53 PM

No doubt about it. One hundred and ten percent....the beach, any beach...at sunset.

When it's quiet a the end of the day, just as the sun touches the dark blue. When the breeze is soft and warm and the sand is cool between my toes. The sounds of the birds and the waves crashing sooth me. The salt on my lips and face calm me. The vastness of the ocean grounds me, centers me and helps me realize just how magnificent this world really is.

Abigail Crabby · 05-03-2011, 07:51 PM

There's a beach in Bradenton Florida - clear sparkling water, white sands. Miles of pristine beauty.

It's right off the highway surrounded by trees and picnic tables so you can stop and picnic in the shade, or you can walk hand in hand on the beach looking for shells.

The water is warm, the sun shining, it's my little slice of heaven.

Martina · 05-03-2011, 08:41 PM

The Central Coast of California -- especially Morro Bay

i spent last summer there. i would move there as soon as i could manage it if i weren't happily involved. i like where i am too, but the Central Coast has it all. Gorgeous coastline, stunning hills, mellow people, some sophistication in a small town atmosphere. It's heaven.

Kenna · 05-03-2011, 09:22 PM

The Wildlife Refuge.... such a peaceful place in a chaotic world... where we found another new kind of birdie we've never seen before and need to look up it's name.

Bard · 05-03-2011, 09:30 PM

I would have to say by water now if I could take a pack trip with Desd of course on my horse Sky that would be about perfect.. I do remmeber a place in TN we use to go camp there when I was stationed at Ft Campbell this lake as we were just up on a small cliff it took my breath away and gave me peace...

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moxie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: a cynical princess wannabe Preferred Pronoun?: lipgloss junkie Relationship Status: yep Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the ville Posts: 3,027 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,544 Thanked 6,765 Times in 1,846 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I would have to say that what I would consider to be my slice of heaven are places where all the thoughts I have in my mind become quiet and I am just being and living in the "here and now" of the time and place. I have been in two such places. Portland (OR) Japanese Garden The Art Institute of Chicago __________________ "Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love." - Wally Lamb

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sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	i am at peace in nature.. any scenery, be it the ocean, the mountains, the wilderness.. the breathtaking views, the ability to just relax and take it all in.. the fresh air, the distant soothing sounds, no traffic, no hustle & bustle, no telephones ringing or tv blaring.. just me, my dreams & soaring imagination.. ♥ --- Also, there is one place i would go to, mostly as a teen and in my early adult years, which involved some deep woods hiking and climbing up some rocks..the view was magnificent, so serene & peaceful and not a soul in sight.. it had caves that i explored, and one huge rock had a dip in it just the right size for me & my dog Teiko (the only one i ever shared this place with) and we'd lay there sky gazing, and taking in the silence, so relaxing. i haven't been there in about 9 years now, so this spring, i will hike up that mountain again.. though without my Teiko around, it just won't be the same, but she will be with me, i know it! __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

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miss entycing Senior Member How Do You Identify?: dangerous, but worth the risk. Preferred Pronoun?: just be nice.. it's that easy. Relationship Status: CapitalM's carved upon my skin. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on the southern edge of sanity, under a carolina moon. Posts: 3,276 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,341 Thanked 8,262 Times in 2,254 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	right here is my slice of heaven. lake lure, nc. i'm moving up to this area within the next couple of months. gonna be there tomorrow morning, right to these spots, journal in hand. slice of heaven, here i come. my turn for a change. __________________ True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate their life, through devotion, to something beyond themselves. Whenever someone awakens fully, it affects human consciousness at a collective level. It is like dropping a stone into a dark murky pond. Ripples of light... Not one word need be spoken.

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Massive Member How Do You Identify?: Trans man Preferred Pronoun?: He, Him Relationship Status: not looking Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern England Posts: 945 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,669 Thanked 2,383 Times in 765 Posts Rep Power: 17762095	My little slice of heaven is a small beach about 15 minutes drive away from my Mum house. It's in a little village called Alnmouth, just a little old fishing village, which is packed with history. The beach itself is open to everyone, although there's a charge to park there during the summertime, but it's more than worth it, because it's a doggy heaven, everyone who owns a dog around here ends up there at some point, you can sit on the concrete blocks that were originally placed there as coastal defences for the second world war and sit and look out at the sea, with loads of dogs running around and having the time of their lives. It's not too noisy, it's not overly crowded and it's your choice whether or not you talk to anyone there, but you've not got much choice when it comes to talking to peoples dogs, whether you love them or not, they come bounding up to you to say hello. But it's one of the few places I know I can go and let down all my barriers and completely relax without having to worry about dealing with other peoples shit. I value places like this beach, because I know it's also up to me whether or not I choose to talk to spirits which may be around at the time, which is the real reason why I love this place, I don't have to be constantly guarding myself from people... I love this little island I call home!

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princessbelle Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: femme ones Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,100 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,380 Thanked 30,496 Times in 5,198 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	No doubt about it. One hundred and ten percent....the beach, any beach...at sunset. When it's quiet a the end of the day, just as the sun touches the dark blue. When the breeze is soft and warm and the sand is cool between my toes. The sounds of the birds and the waves crashing sooth me. The salt on my lips and face calm me. The vastness of the ocean grounds me, centers me and helps me realize just how magnificent this world really is. __________________ ~ I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~ Maya Angelou

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Abigail Crabby Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Princess Relationship Status: Single, but sociable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 4,226 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,554 Thanked 9,668 Times in 2,484 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	There's a beach in Bradenton Florida - clear sparkling water, white sands. Miles of pristine beauty. It's right off the highway surrounded by trees and picnic tables so you can stop and picnic in the shade, or you can walk hand in hand on the beach looking for shells. The water is warm, the sun shining, it's my little slice of heaven. __________________ Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust Turns whatever happens to you into a positive...

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,283 Times in 4,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	The Central Coast of California -- especially Morro Bay i spent last summer there. i would move there as soon as i could manage it if i weren't happily involved. i like where i am too, but the Central Coast has it all. Gorgeous coastline, stunning hills, mellow people, some sophistication in a small town atmosphere. It's heaven.

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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 12,191 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	The Wildlife Refuge.... such a peaceful place in a chaotic world... where we found another new kind of birdie we've never seen before and need to look up it's name. __________________ **************************** 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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