my happy place

When I was a freshman, I was on the Residence Halls Council (which is the group who plans all the activities specifically for people who live in the residence halls on campus, like the dances or barbeques, etc.) It was pretty stressful and required a TON of time, so one day our regular planning meeting was substituted for a session on relaxation and meditation. We all stretched out on the floor, closed our eyes, and found our "happy place." I don't remember what my happy place was then, but I'll tell you what my happy place is now: kneading bread on my kitchen table with the afternoon sunlight pooling on the floor (the dining room gets the morning sunlight, but it's just not the same in the morning...afternoon is best). The walls are painted my favorite color, the hutch is filled with interesting cookbooks, specialty ingredients, my very favorite tablecloths, placemats, and napkins, plus my growing stash of magazines like Martha Stewart Living, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, and Domino. It's the most calm and peaceful place in my entire house, and I love just standing at that table, kneading bread, with my eyes closed and basking in the sunlight.

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What's your happy place? Where do you feel most calm and centered?