Cooking helps me find peace. What do you do to find peace?

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   Handicapped Chefposted 11 years ago

   Cooking helps me find peace. What do you do to find peace?

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   duffsmomposted 11 years ago

   As I have gotten older I find peace is not so easy to attain.  I have a lot of pain so one of the things that helps me let go and calm down is to draw or just doodle. It is very peaceful.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      duffsmom  I understand your pain and I glad that your doing something than feeling sorry for yourself Life  is short keep your head up and enjoy it while you can

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      Lor's Storiesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I've noticed if I read or write. The pain subsides!
      Thank you.

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   Amadaunposted 11 years ago

   I like to knit.  Simple projects are nice and relaxing, more complex ones can be very distracting, and ripping out stuff you don't like is really quite cathartic.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      It sounds like you have a hobby you truly love I hope that you share that hobby with others .

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   dghbrhposted 11 years ago

   I find happiness and peace in writing, reading and travelling. Thank you.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I can agree with you on this I find total joy in cooking and teaching other how to cook.

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   Reading books, cooking, playing piano, organizing the week, giving and recieving massages, bike rides, etc. There are plenty of things.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      All I can say is it seems like your life is complete you have me smiling ear to ear.

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   diplorgingposted 11 years ago

   Lately, I enjoy crocheting most. Meditation is also a good choice for me sometimes, but when I'm distracted, it only makes me nervous.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Meditation is something that I have bee reading up on my mother loves crocheting she is 90 and she says it really makes her relax.

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   CapCooLposted 11 years ago

   I've been doing DDP Yoga. That helps me feel peaceful. Recently I've been writing a lot more which helps out to.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Its funny you said that I just started trying to do hot yoga because I was told it would help my ailing knees and ease some pain.

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      CapCooLposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah it does help out. I've seen videos on youtube where people have gotten better from doing yoga. It makes me feel energized, and HUNGRY!

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I have only been doing it a week but I can feel the difference my legs and knees feel so much better than they did a week ago.....much better.

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      Lor's Storiesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Does yoga help pain.

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      CapCooLposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I believe it does, you just have to stick with it and do it everyday.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I agree with that I have been trying to keep up.

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   Lor's Storiesposted 11 years ago

   Prayer. I always find peace in prayer because of the silence. It's not a lonely silence. It's a holy silence. It's how God speaks to the depths of our hearts.
   It's warm and loving. As if God is wrapping his arms around me.
   Prayer and silence is what helps me find peace.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I totally agree with you prayer is a great way to find peace and comfort.

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   Jmillis2006posted 11 years ago

   Saddle up and ride, on days when that is not an option I find doing yoga to be another relaxing activity.

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      Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Jmillis, I was told that riding is very relaxing but the yoga is something I started about a week ago and I find it helpful and relaxing.

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    ryanraffposted 11 years ago

    In the summer- Go fishing, surfing, take a dip in the pool.
    In the winter- Read a good book, go to the beach in my car, play some video games

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       ryanaff, I see you have a full plate there but can you tell what one of those give you total peace and enjoyment.

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    Queen of Cupsposted 11 years ago

    To find peace, I write and seek solace in the rhythm of word and music as side-by-side they accompany me in the times I need to be free.

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       What you are saying is so true I to find solace in music when I'm cooking.

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    ketageposted 11 years ago

    Reading and Listening to music helps me to find peace. Often both at the same time.

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       ketage I do a lot of reading but the music is something that flows in my kitchen all day everyday and my staff just loves it.

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    ladameposted 11 years ago

    Painting gives me peace. Each color or texture that use is influenced by the mood I'm in. By the time I am finished I feel more centered, more at peace.

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       That's awesome and I can understand what your saying that's how I feel when I cook one ingredient at a time to make the perfect dish.

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    benashirazposted 11 years ago

    I'm suffering from immense sugar craving. So sugar; almost anything sweet makes me happy.

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       but dose it give you peace set you at ease.

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    jyuvapriyaposted 11 years ago

    Reading Books helps me to Keep my self peace & singing songs too

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       There nothing wrong with a good book it can take you places you never been before and your mind can wander forever on and on.

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    Healthy Mikeposted 11 years ago

    I find peace by doing what i love doing that is, as a hobby. You will find me researching topics for my writing on the web, meet a friend for lunch or spend quality time with my girlfriend.At the end of the day, i feel lighter in the head. All the same, peace is a status of the mind and largely depends on your experiences. Peace of mind to me surpasses everything...i can pay to get it.

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       Handicapped Chefposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       That is what peace is about doing thing that your like and love and enjoy doing it for me cooking is a hobby for me and it gives total peace also.

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