Creating Serenity
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220357)
Walnut Creek, California
October 4, 2017 6:36pm CST
My 8-year-old neighbor friend and I recently made some "rafts" out of popsicle sticks and wine corks. We experimented with them at the pool, and found that they eventually start to fall apart if you make them with (water-based) wood glue.
We reinforced them with Gorilla Glue and then headed to the pool with his mom and some neighbor friends (from Bulgaria) the other evening. He and I had gone to the Dollar Tree to buy some candles, and his mom brought some snacks and beverages.
We swam a bit, and then "launched" our rafts into the pool and watched them as they floated about. It was a really lovely evening! Do you have ways that you "create" serenity?
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@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
5 Oct 17
This sounds lovely. I got the same serene feeling sitting out in the dark last night.
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@celticeagle (168420)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Oct 17
I do. Right here in my own room. My daughter shares flowers from outside with me. I light candles and such. Very serene and nice.
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@TheHorse (220357)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Oct 17
@celticeagle Here's a picture I took on my balcony the other night. I was getting started on a set of speakers (I refinish them) and wanted to create a calm mood. I brought the speaker out right after I snapped the picture and got to work. It was relaxing.
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@TheHorse (220357)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Oct 17
@LadyDuck Makes me want to listen to Gordon Lightfoot!
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
5 Oct 17
I've gone to sit out on the deck with a good book and a large drink of water. It is so peaceful.
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@TheHorse (220357)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Oct 17
@Morleyhunt I've experienced that too. Right now, I have a light that seems to work well. And four pillows so I can be comfy.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
5 Oct 17
@TheHorse I can never seem to get the light or the angle quite right when I try reading in bed...a recliner...that works.
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@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
5 Oct 17
Awesome and indeed in my messed up own little way. 
Have to have some serenity.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 17
Sit in the balcony and enjoy the view of nature from there. At night it's even better.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Oct 17
Yoga can create some serenity for me, but I don't do it often enough. I am reminded of Jerry Stiller's character on Seinfeld yelling "Serenity now."
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
5 Oct 17
what a wonderful thing I love your story. when my kids are happy and are doing well that's when I have the most amazing serenity in my life.
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@TheHorse (220357)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Oct 17
@fishtiger58 I agree! A child's smile can light up a whole room.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
5 Oct 17
@TheHorse There is nothing better in life than a smiling child. They can make the darkest day bright again.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
5 Oct 17
Other than riding my bike, I really don't.
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