This is a marvelous question to ask any day, and in relation to any life choice. I have put the question to quite a few people. Here are some responses:

Puppy breath

swing dancing like my father taught me

beach time

no plans and a good book

trees

hugs

drinking the rain

the surprising intimacy that occurs between people when you risk stepping out of your comfort zone

Marines who despite their training, still cry

finding just the right present for someone you care about

noticing the first signs of spring before it’s obvious

feeling wonder in the eyes of a child

sea salt baths

the smell of earth when working in the garden

committing poetry

ten minutes of direct sunlight

journaling

being stretched beyond my previous limits

the smell of fresh-baked bread

sitting with a tree

swimming until I become a merman

making it up as I go along

writing one page I’ll dare to read to a friend

a sea breeze

a frendly black dog

a dream that wakes me up

a secret handshake from the universe

the taste of fresh raspberries

a happy dog

making love

chocolate and wine

the sound of the waves

cleaning out and organizing clutter

   

digging in the dirt

planting things

swinging in a swing or hammock

love

laughing till you can hardly breathe

Are you ready to play?

    What is it that nourishes YOUR soul?

    Quick – write your list. Don’t sweat this, but remember that your answers need to come from a deeper place than your left brain, and if they are truthful responses your heart and your gut will approve them. Feel free to share your thoughts on the Comments thread here.