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Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Theresa Lenardon — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:43:35 -0000

Being at home on a rainy or snowy Sunday afternoon with a good book, a cup of tea and my family members milling about in their favourite rooms of our home.
A walk in the park, or on our favourite trails on a sunny Fall afternoon (my favourtie season) ; the colours and smells are spectacular.
Relaxing in a hot bubble bath, with a glass of red vino, usually scented candles; mostly during the winter, especially on a snowy evening or after some intense form of outdoor exercise.
These blissful moments are usually when I feel most relaxed and at peace/content with myself, my life and my relationships, help me get inspired and provide me time for self-reflection.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Isabelle Vonturi — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:52:37 -0000

cheering on my darling son fencing! (swordplay)seeing his bright quickness, his intuitive strategy, his fabulous dark eyes like mine, these are my moments of true bliss when no other feeling or the past or the future exists, only this perfect moment of love.
Sophisticated Lustrous

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

GInger — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:30:32 -0000

swimming in the ocean...floating over high swells, diving through waves...warm sun, saltwater....the feeling of weightlessness both physical and emotional....nice to follow with a campfire and some s'mores

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Kelly — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:24:28 -0000

Viewing and smelling the Pacific Ocean. Eating fresh tomatoes in Tuscany.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Karen — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:17:08 -0000

sitting in the path of the morning sunrise as the heat begins to melt the soft dusting of frost. Of course this bliss is best felt from under a blanket sitting on the patio with a steaming cup of coffee

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Alison — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:08:07 -0000

No visions, just yearning. And a tiny bit of peace.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Krysta — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:18:41 -0000

DITTO!!!!!

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Virginia — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:32:50 -0000

Bliss...camping unnder the stars...a campfire...unaccounted for time...no schedules...fresh air...big skies...big,dark skies...no schedule,...that is part of bliss...

"Ginn"
In Sunny Santa Fe
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Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Danette — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:18:01 -0000

All things that rock the senses so beautifully that it knocks you into the moment.

Pure sensation.

Awareness of nothing but pleasure.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Jenn — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:14:44 -0000

Reading in bed on a cold night, hitting the home made sauna at Mike's mountain house in the nude, driving my little 5 speed volvo on some wicked winding roads, the unexpectedly cohesive outfit, waking up find that my dreads have decided to cooperate today, the stroke of inspiration, a clean house and last but not least, the morning cigg.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Brenda — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:49:09 -0000

uninterrupted sleep, sleepin in, a day filled with no clocks, watches. Just enjoying quiet peaceful moments on the beach, smelling the air and feeling the warm sand between my toes. Reading a good book too.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Zen Lill — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:17:57 -0000

Great mutually satisfying and connected sex and solitude - seems we share a few similar things Danielle : ) another blissful thing is greenery for me, seems the colors of nature make my eyes rods and cones just jump for joy. Not that I feel the need to post a picture here right now but how do these women do that? Thanks for your daily q's, I don't always have time to read more than the question or just both of your answers but it always makes me think, and I love that daily challenge, so again, thanks from the bottom of my Zen heart.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

jennifersage — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:07:30 -0000

Maslow: one of my teenage idols at a time when I knew I wanted what he wrote about but was so far from it.
Thanks for the reminder. Lifetime journey it takes

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

jennifersage — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:01:21 -0000

Mmmmmm! How well blissful

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Cobby — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:42:25 -0000

Hot Yoga Class at night with the lights off and candles lit around the room to a soundtrack of chanting with a thunderstorm raging outside. I've been lucky enough to have that experience a couple of times and it was lovely.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Ellen — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:04:44 -0000

I'm with you, D....nothing better than sitting in a hot tub under the evergreens with snow all around at 10,000 Waves.

However, Bliss to me is the Spiritual Orgasm when connecting with the eternal beloved...Abraham Maslow referred to them as Peak Moments.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

leanne — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:34:38 -0000

Sailing. Anywhere. Anytime. Any body of water.

Ideally, I'm am sailing...on a small but capable sailboat, with no noisy motors...only the trade winds to speed me along. I'm in the West Indies, in the waters just off Antigua and Barbuda; I can see their white and pink beaches wrapping along their coastlines. There is a cooler full of ice cold Ting nearby. Sunshine and sea are all around me; the sea is a shade of blue that is like no other. There are no sounds but the wind in the sails, the birds overhead, the waves, and the soundtrack of reggae that plays through my head.

I feel happy. I feel healed. This is my bliss.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

sarahsalway — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:10:54 -0000

A day with my family, sunshine, picnics on grass, dancing, listening to live music, a beautiful art gallery, light, scented candles, a long bath, time to write

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Katie Kay — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:02:10 -0000

A really great day at the Spa. Estrella in Palm Springs, CA at The Viceroy hotel is one of my favorites. I feel like a million bucks when I leave there.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Suzyn — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:53:10 -0000

Joseph Campbell on a grainy VHS tape in my high school art teacher's room, telling us to "Follow your bliss..." and the years of head-banging-against-brick-wall angst that set off as I tried and tried to figure it out. Still working on it. I think I heard "Pick a single bliss and make a living doing it." instead of simply "follow..."

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Ava — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:17 -0000

Sunsets. The wind that comes before a big storm. Waking up slowly in a cozy bed when it's cold out. Alone time in the woods. The feeling after spending a burst of creative productivity, when there's so much to show and the making was so much fun. "Good morning" kisses. Long hot baths. Playing in the ocean.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

EcoDiva — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:36:22 -0000

Coconut oil, Warm breeze on a sunny beach, cool rain on a warm sunny day. Home with my friends sharing a warm meal we made together. The warm tingle of knowing that serendipity is happening right now, and there is not a single other place where I need to be but right here right now.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

Traci — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:25:53 -0000

The weather is in the high 60s and rhythmically rainy (but only if it's been sunny recently), the jeans aren't tight, the bills are paid and there's money left over, the dogs are super snuggly and quiet, the sexy husband is whipping up some grilled cheese with mozzarella and homemade red sauce, the book I'm reading is languidly beautiful, and I've recently had a hug and kiss from all my neices and my nephew.

Ugh...must...open...eyes...and...get...back...to...work.......

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

weezie — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:10:37 -0000

Weather in the high 60's, low 70's, outside on a deck overlooking the mountains, on beach chairs by the ocean, on a terrace in Manhattan, or on my patio with a group of friends and/or loved ones, drinking wonderful libations (bloody marys, great wine, Amstel light, lemon-drop martinis), and having great conversation for hours on end.

Re: What immediately comes to mind when you say the word, bliss?

bluelines — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:06:26 -0000

A day in which I'm completely isolated from email and cellphone coverage.