What makes you feel alive?

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So, what makes you feel alive? Or what makes you feel 'connected' to life or nature or the universe?

For me it's a variety of things ranging from sitting on a bench watching the ocean and feeling the wind on my face and hearing the waves and the seagulls. It could be just looking at the night sky and seeing the stars and the moon (particularly when it is full), or even seeing a large city at night with all it's lights and noises from a vantage point on a tall building or structure (I'm thinkning of Paris seen from the Eiffel Tower - there's a reason it's called the City of Lights!).

What about you?

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:32 pm

Well. Many things make me feel alive.

Lying in the sun makes me feel alive, sunbathing and enjoying the warm. Swimming in a crystal clear sea off the coast of Mexico. Swimming with dolphins and being with such beautiful creatures. Dancing to music and stretching and feeling strong and graceful [which only ever happens when i'm dancing]. Having Play fights with my guys friends and laughter. Laughter makes me feel more alive than a lot of things. Being with my friends and joking around, watching movies and being together. Kissing =] Being at a gig and watching bands play live, feeling the music vibrate through your body. Seeing different cultures, HISTORY. Makes me feel in awe of the past and how significant my life could become.

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:34 pm

I NEED to have contact with the sea, preferably on a daily basis. It is great where I am living at the moment because my bedroom window overlooks the Bristol Channel so I always start my day with a view of the sea.

Last summer, before Ken became so ill, we used to sit watching the sea every evening, while we ate our tea - truly beautiful days ... watching the sun set over the sea - the reflection across the water and the colours & patterns in the sky ... truly magickal.

Whenever possible, too, I drive in to Weston along the Toll Road so I get to see the sea along there but, as a double bonus, it is like driving through a forest as I am surrounded by trees for the most part.

I love watching the turning wheel of the seasons and autumn is a particular favourite of mine with all the vibrant, warm colours. I do also like the fresh greens of spring and early summer.

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:04 pm

Singing, Playing the piano, Being around my friends, Laughing with Tomi, Laughing in general, A heavy mosh pit, Not being able to stand up the next day, Killswitch engage, Dreaming, Cooking, Drama, Walking outside with my headphones blaring, Being part of a circle, Buying the new issue of MetalHammer on the day it comes out and Saturdays between the hours of 11am and 3:30pm.

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Being angry (don't laugh people who know me too well!) and being a bit....out of control of your energy really makes me feel alive: brings me to my senses....

I love being around people who see me for me, past the spots and the bad hair and [horrendously] bad dress sense!!

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:44 pm

Aw Tomi, don't be so hard on yourself, thats's my job! though seriously I'm supposed to be your ego boost- one look at be makes anyone feel good about themselves! Cool

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I feel most alive when i'm walking through the forest,
swimming,
doing something, anything with danny, I love you

love, hatred or any extreme emotions
dancing to electronica with a group of my mad mates,
moshing to punk or metal in a big mosh pit,
singing,
meditating/weaving magick or any of that hippy crap Very Happy

,
riding my bike
or creating something- whether it be crochet, cooking, a spell, painting, drawing, whatever, I just love the feel of accomplishment when i'm finished Very Happy

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:21 am

PS to my earlier post ....

I forgot to mention about the laughter that is sooooooooooooo very important in my life - it is the thing that keeps me from falling into the pits of serious depression.

Also, you guys on this Forum for helping me to laugh and for restoring my faith in the human race.

I love having you lot in my life ... thank you.

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Wed Nov 21, 2007 4:11 am

Adventure for me...
a sence of unknown

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~~kicking babies~~ I mean I like pie Smile

Hehehe Sorry for anyone who didn't already know I have a very dark sense of humour!

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:27 am

Logmadr wrote:: ~~kicking babies~~ I mean I like pie

Hehehe Sorry for anyone who didn't already know I have a very dark sense of humour!

How kind of you Tomi...

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I am damn lovely!

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but who likes babies (except my nephew)?

Senior Member Gender : Age : 33 Posts : 1467

Your nephew likes babies, eh? Razz

I know what you mean, and I love babies...ones I am related to...all other babies do is cry and poop!!

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:35 pm

i LOVE babies.......soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:22 pm

I like babies...
they taste yummy Razz

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HEHEHEHEHE!!!

*High FIves Louise*

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:19 pm

what? it's true
lol!

Subject: Re: What makes you feel alive? Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:33 am

...especially in a baked potato or with chips and peas (bearing in mind you adjust the time of cooking depending on the age and size of the child - under 5's often need to be tenderised with a big stick before baking)...