Where is your slice of heaven?

Kobi · 04-14-2010, 01:56 PM

I was sitting on the beach reading today. As usual my mind started wandering and I was very aware of no matter what is going on in my life, no matter what my mood, no matter what is on my mind......the ocean is where I go.

Here, I find peace in the waves, enjoy the warmth from the sun, experience joy in watching and feeding my pals the seagulls (these notorious savengers will eat anything but fruit loops), awaken the child in me in finding treasures in the sand, and find the answers to anything I am struggling with, just popping into my head.

It is the place where I feel one with nature and the place I can always feel and hear God.

Where do you go?

KayCee · 04-14-2010, 02:04 PM

Same with me, Kobi. I grew up in Southern California as a real surfer 'baby' and the beach was my most favorite place to be. I loved diving in to the waves, sitting in the sun and digging my toes in to the hot sand while I was looking way out to the endless horizon. I found the sound of the waves most comforting and enjoyed the fresh salty breeze. I love the ocean, the beach. Always have, always will...oh..how I miss it!

Kat

ps: never liked the seagulls that much though..they always tried to pick at my crackers..lol...

Words · 04-14-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kobi

Where do you go?

Submission.

Definitely the most peaceful place on earth.

AtLast · 04-14-2010, 02:54 PM

Silence.... Difficult to arrange, but where I need to be when the static mounts. Taking off on a secluded walk/hike or camping is my usual trek to being able to not talk myself and be clear of many human voice intrusions. LOL.. I have even gone into a few days of seclusion in monastic life institutions for this (without any particular religious meaning attached)!

Just how I clear my own clutter ......

Andrew, Jr. · 04-14-2010, 03:03 PM

In the late spring/summer:
Sitting in a beach chair on the beach about 4pm to 4:30pm just as the sun is setting. I find it so refreshing. Perfect time.

In the fall:
Outside in a garden...alone.

In the winter:
When it's snowing, I find it defining. Love it!

Heart · 04-14-2010, 03:18 PM

The thing about heaven, is you have to be able to get there. If only I could live on the Cape year-round. Coney Island doesn't quite cut it, though it has its own charms.

A seagull once snatched the hot dog out of the bun my son had in his mouth.

I think my current heaven is in a little cafe near my house that has free Wi-fi, is always quiet, and has the best coffee around.

shadows papa · 04-14-2010, 03:41 PM

One particular slice of heaven for me is on my bicycle.When everything else slips away,but being inside the beating of my own heart,as it labors mightily to get me to the top of a hill,or trying to seperate the racing of the wind,with the pounding of my heart,when I am tucked in,and tearing down the hill at 35-40 mph,with nothing between me and a bad case of road rash,but instinct,reflexes and a bit of intestinal fortitude.That for me,is where only existing ends and true living starts. Shad

Nerds · 08-16-2010, 03:09 AM

I have a secret place - a place I used to go to when I was growing up when things got rough.
Even if the place is just a memory today it still gives me comfort. I close my eyes and I am back in the forest where I grew up. I sit on the ground leaning against a fir tree looking out on the small lake. I see the dragonflies hovering silently over white and yellow waterlillies. I feel the warmth of the sun on my face and I smell the warm earth around me. I hear the birds sing happily above or rustling in the dead leaves nearby in search of food. I hear bumble bees passing by. I see the rings on the water after fish jumping. On the other side of the lake there is a beaver lodge, and if I am quiet at dusk I see them swimming around to find food. Maybe if Im lucky I see a fox or a moose.
I sit absolutely quiet not to disturb any of them in the hopes that one day, maybe they will accept me as part of them and not be afraid of me.

justpjhere · 05-03-2011, 05:04 PM

my slice of heaven is on the bay sails up wind blowing and sun shining....

Duchess · 05-03-2011, 09:33 PM

~My family's beach cottage on A1A in St. Augustine
~Helen, Ga. for a little fishing and hiking.

Duchess

Sparkle · 05-03-2011, 09:40 PM

almost all of my heaven spots are on the water...whether it be:

laying out on the diving board that extends from the boat house stargazing, over Canada Lake in the Adirondacks or

sitting on a blanket at Herring Cove Beach with a bonfire and my Bests as the sun sets or

finding solace in the gentle tide of the Mediterranean or

drifting gracefully along in a kayak anywhere...

the water brings me huge amounts of peace.

bright_arrow · 05-03-2011, 10:11 PM

Camping, and sitting around a fire beside water watching the sun set

Tcountry · 05-03-2011, 11:28 PM

Anywhere I can watch the sunset with my fiancee in my arms...heaven for sure!

AtLast · 05-03-2011, 11:37 PM

It's developing.

Tommi · 05-03-2011, 11:40 PM

Strawberry Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast, Idyllwild, CA
I want to own this and turn it into an artist's retreat.

Kenna · 05-21-2011, 07:57 PM

miss entycing · 05-23-2011, 05:27 PM

right here.

JAGG · 05-04-2011, 04:15 AM

There are many places I can go to feel this. A golf course for one, Key West, any beach with clear ocean water. But mainly my own back yard. One of my favorite places.

Pixie · 05-04-2011, 10:23 AM

In the water basking in the sunlight....so be it lake or ocean....as long as it is away from crowds and noise

Deborah · 05-04-2011, 10:42 AM

My slice of heaven is at home a hundred year old rock and wood farm house...usually in my back yard which is two acres with a pond, peace and quiet...my own private sanctuary...when I am there its like being away from everything...I sit on my screened in back porch looking out at how beautiful it is and think how did I get so blessed to have this piece of heaven....ahhhhhh

04-14-2010, 01:56 PM	#1
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Where is your slice of heaven? I was sitting on the beach reading today. As usual my mind started wandering and I was very aware of no matter what is going on in my life, no matter what my mood, no matter what is on my mind......the ocean is where I go. Here, I find peace in the waves, enjoy the warmth from the sun, experience joy in watching and feeding my pals the seagulls (these notorious savengers will eat anything but fruit loops), awaken the child in me in finding treasures in the sand, and find the answers to anything I am struggling with, just popping into my head. It is the place where I feel one with nature and the place I can always feel and hear God. Where do you go? __________________

04-14-2010, 02:04 PM	#2
KayCee Member How Do You Identify?: Multifaceted Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: It's a secret Relationship Status: And from my lips hye drew the hallelujah Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow clicking my heels Posts: 732 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,646 Thanked 1,722 Times in 521 Posts Rep Power: 8635875	Same with me, Kobi. I grew up in Southern California as a real surfer 'baby' and the beach was my most favorite place to be. I loved diving in to the waves, sitting in the sun and digging my toes in to the hot sand while I was looking way out to the endless horizon. I found the sound of the waves most comforting and enjoyed the fresh salty breeze. I love the ocean, the beach. Always have, always will...oh..how I miss it! Kat ps: never liked the seagulls that much though..they always tried to pick at my crackers..lol... __________________ "Being Femme means my feminism and my femininity walk hand in hand "

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shadows papa Member How Do You Identify?: With a Warning Label Preferred Pronoun?: Her Bastard Relationship Status: Peaceful Easy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Back Where I Come From Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 1,643 Times in 484 Posts Rep Power: 3193789	On my Bicycle One particular slice of heaven for me is on my bicycle.When everything else slips away,but being inside the beating of my own heart,as it labors mightily to get me to the top of a hill,or trying to seperate the racing of the wind,with the pounding of my heart,when I am tucked in,and tearing down the hill at 35-40 mph,with nothing between me and a bad case of road rash,but instinct,reflexes and a bit of intestinal fortitude.That for me,is where only existing ends and true living starts. Shad __________________ "Cry,cuss,sling snot, whatever. Just KEEP PEDALING!!" Shad

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Nerds Junior Member How Do You Identify?: as me Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: outer space Posts: 16 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 200	my retreat I have a secret place - a place I used to go to when I was growing up when things got rough. Even if the place is just a memory today it still gives me comfort. I close my eyes and I am back in the forest where I grew up. I sit on the ground leaning against a fir tree looking out on the small lake. I see the dragonflies hovering silently over white and yellow waterlillies. I feel the warmth of the sun on my face and I smell the warm earth around me. I hear the birds sing happily above or rustling in the dead leaves nearby in search of food. I hear bumble bees passing by. I see the rings on the water after fish jumping. On the other side of the lake there is a beaver lodge, and if I am quiet at dusk I see them swimming around to find food. Maybe if Im lucky I see a fox or a moose. I sit absolutely quiet not to disturb any of them in the hopes that one day, maybe they will accept me as part of them and not be afraid of me.

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Heart Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: rainbows! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 466 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 303 Thanked 2,522 Times in 409 Posts Rep Power: 12032610	The thing about heaven, is you have to be able to get there. If only I could live on the Cape year-round. Coney Island doesn't quite cut it, though it has its own charms. A seagull once snatched the hot dog out of the bun my son had in his mouth. I think my current heaven is in a little cafe near my house that has free Wi-fi, is always quiet, and has the best coffee around.

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