That’s my mother on her birthday. The gift bag says “Food for the soul”. I have starved my soul for many months now. I have not wanted to do this, but my life was thrown into chaos when my husband got fired, just as my don’s father quit seeing him.
I haven’t really had 5 or 10 minutes to myself, since. Between work and all. I’ve lost track of how many weeks or months have passed, but finally today, I am caught up with all my work.
The first thing I did was pick up that book of my husband’s poems from another life, as it is affords me instantaneous access to things I can’t even describe. It takes me into that Little Match Girl space (see tag for posts on this topic), where she lights those matches and sees things other people cannot.
In whatever case, I cracked open the book to a random page, as was my habit last winter when I was able to read from the book nightly. It took 45 seconds for tears to flow, because with Venus square Neptune in my chart, this is the food for my soul. I am so glad, and so relieved to have this time. I have been secretly pining…yearning to be able to open that book.
What feeds your soul?
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Walking in the pasture or woods with my dog.
I read and I am aware of touching something that may be figured out in 1000 years, or not at all. Or is may be figured out in 5 years, but I tend to doubt it. And I don’t know why I can touch this. It’s like trying to understand why someone can pick up a paintbrush and paint. There is just a channel there and it is open. The faucet is turned on for some reason and you don’t really get to know why.
I went to hear music last night, and second song into the first set, tears were rolling down my face. Tears of joy that the music I so love is still being played, and being done so with such respect, such mastery.
Sadly, I can’t think of a single thing right now. There’s a scooped-out empty place where my soul used to be. *looks under tables, couches, and rocks* Nope… not there. 
I’m glad you got to read those poems again, Elsa. It warms my heart!
Being able to contemplate wide open vistas, the sea, the desert, mountain ranges, animals in the wild, clear running streams, the wind in my hair and sunshine on my back, the deeply quiet starry night; all the better if I am holding my husband’s hand while experiencing beauty.
Whenever I’m travelling alone, it fills my soul. If it’s a road trip, I love watching the nature by the roads and I can think without interruption while listening to music. I prefer the road to the destination then the destination itself
Having what I think I need.
A beautiful landscape will do this for me, and some music (like Mozart)
And some sublime poetry, for sure
Little moments like watching an owl every night take off for her hunt…spying the moon through a veil of cloud…the soft touch of the breeze on my face…putting my feet in wild, clear natural water..when my heart feels sad turning on the radio and hearing just what song I need to hear at the time and hugs. Need to give and receive lots of hugs.
Seeing live music! I am just about to move to the Denver area and I’m so excited to be somewhere that tons of music happens!!
I feel truly lucky that as I sit here and think about ‘what feeds my soul’ my list is wonderfully long.
This post for example. Reading it touches my heart deeply. It’s not very often that a person allows others to see their soul like you did Elsa, by sharing this.
I already had tears falling down my face when I started reading the comments and catching more glimpses of Tess’s, Beady DD’s, Ruth’s, ((SaD’s)), Stella’s, Sweathiez’, Wearld’s, BP’s, Mokihana’s,Don’s, and Keeka’s.
I feel blessed and honored- thank you all.
watching others be inspired or empowered
the sea
I’m glad you’ve found a way to find some relief amidst all the chaos you’re going through Elsa.
On the surface, you look like your life is under control, but at times, deep down, there is a lot of turmoil going on.
What feeds my soul is inspiring music and a nice heart-to-heart. Seeing wildlife helps too.
Thanks for the hug, Carrie.
Random Acts of Kindness
Animals
My nieces
Learning something new feeds my soul…and nature.
camping, the sea, and spending time with close friends and family.
and rollercoasters.
I’m glad you got to open that book, Elsa. (Hugs to you.)
Elsa, I’m so happy that you found time to feed your soul. Sometimes, life does get so hectic that we can neglect ourselves so it’s always nice to have that “moment” when we realize what we’ve been missing.
I took a very short vacation to northern Wisconsin last weekend. Just being in the forest and on the lake (it was snowing!) was like a feast for my soul.
Sharing time with family and making campfires really lifted my spirits.
My granddaughters
Animals
Music
The ocean
Sitting on the front porch watching it rain
Babies and animals feed my soul and I hope I give back to theirs. There’s something that by looking at them or even the briefest touch I well up inside. I really hope they feel better for the interaction too.
The other day as I was in line to get my car re-registered I felt like someone was staring at me. As I turned to look there was a beautiful little girl,about two, beaming at me from her daddy’s shoulder. I just sent a her a mental hug and gave her great big smile back. My heart. How did someone know I needed that at just that moment? It is moments like those that keep me going on this crazy rock of ours.
Good that you have time to read now. I couldn´t survive without books.
I am not sure what feeds my soul exactly for there are some many things. It is the little things I find to be so vital to my life so it must be those things that feed my soul. Friends, Children, Animals, Clouds all these things feed my soul. My husband who really has taken the time to know who I am feeds my soul. Giving to those around me weather it be a kind word or something to help them in their world. Being of service to others feeds my soul. Like I said so many things feed my soul it is hard to say what one thing is the key.
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aw, bless your heart, I’m happy to know you found the moment ♥
my soul is fed in fleeting moments in unexpected places, just the way a shadow is cast or the silhouette of a loved one, tiny bites of time that soothe the heart and usually a few tears