Originally Posted By Lisann22 Outlook - What activity has most consistently given you a sense of inner peace?
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I hear that BlueDevilSF! For me there are 2: 1. Going to church 2. Language and culture related indian activities. There is such spirituality within everything we do in these two areas. It calms, soothes and just brings a powerful sense of purpose over me like nothing I've ever done before EXCEPT be a Christian. It took me quite the journey to see the relationship between the two but I get it now and nothing is more powerful or peaceful to me.
Originally Posted By beamerdog relaxing on my porch with my eyes closed listening to the poplar leaves rustling
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Writing. When I am stressed out, confused or otherwise feeling out of balance I write and write and write to sort out all my thoughts. I always come away feeling better in the end. ~Beth
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Singing, praying, being quiet. Not necessarily in that order but usually in that order.
Originally Posted By Ursula Watching old movies in a calm and relaxed living room. And no one talking in the room.
Originally Posted By LadyKluck There's 2: Sitting in by our firepit in the backyard watching stars. I don't know what it is about fire that calms me - and no I'm not a pyro or anything - it's just very calming to me to watch a fire in the fireplace, out camping, etc. The other is snuggling with one or both of my kiddos when they're asleep. I mean that nice calm sleep because they fell asleep while you were reading to them or while watching a movie or something of that nature. I just love that and never want it to end (until my arm or something starts falling asleep)!
Originally Posted By lesmisfan the activity that gives me the most inner peace is acting in a play and being involved in theatre. its something i love to do and it calms me down if im stressed.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I'd have to agree with church. especially when it's early Sunday morning and I don't want to go and the kids aren't ready and no one has eaten and we are going to be late, which means I won't be able to sing with the worship team....(You get the idea) But those are the sundays where I am SOOOOOO glad I went and I feel so much better, calmer as I am coming back home. Mrs. E. I know I'd also feel better if I did more scripture reading. I know I don't do nearly enough.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I love lying on a hammock on the patio, seeing the gorgeous view over the hills and reading a really good novel.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Prayer and church services are my top peace-givers. Lying down beside my cat and petting him while he purrs is another major stress reliever.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Volunteering. Whenever I volunteer for a charitable or non-profit activity, I always seem to get far more than I could ever give in terms of inner peace, even though that isn't the original intent.
Originally Posted By mele Water calms me: lakes, the ocean, the rain, taking a bath, even just listening to water calms me. Being around trees is also quite calming to me. When I am in nature, I feel very centered and spiritual. Being in a clean house makes me feel peaceful. Clutter definitely makes me feel chaotic and stressed so cleaning it up makes me feel really good. My daughter usually makes me feel very centered and peaceful.
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Being in Disneyland ! It feels like everyone is happy there and nothing could ever go wrong =)
