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Touch

  • Curling up with a soft blanket
  • Lying on a comfortable bed
  • A hot, steamy shower
  • The smoothness of silk & satin against my skin
  • Soft bedsheets against my legs
  • Running my fingers through my hair
  • The feeling of wet earth between my fingers while gardening
  • Riding in a car with a velvety smooth suspension
  • Paper hot off the press
  • Aching after a good workout
  • Good massages
  • Swinging that feels like flying
  • Lying on a rooftop
  • Long car/train rides
  • Long walks outside
  • Hiking in the mountains
  • Soft grass beneath bare feet
  • Slightly chill wind
  • Holding a comforting hand
  • Kneeling in sajdah, feeling humbled & safe
  • My late grandfather's butterfly kisses
  • A mother's loving touch
  • Cuddling with a cat
  • Hugs from children
  • Leaning on someone when feeling tired/weak
  • The feeling of release after crying
  • Lightly falling raindrops on my skin

Sight

  • A genuine, heartfelt smile
  • Soulful eyes
  • The face of a loved one
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Sunrise
  • Lightning
  • Snow-capped mountains
  • Sunset over an ocean
  • The Northern Lights
  • Ancient trees
  • Wild horses/deer
  • The harvest moon
  • Wide open fields
  • Wildflower patches
  • Wisteria tunnels
  • The ocean
  • Sea caves
  • Bioluminescent tide
  • Fairylights
  • Fireflies
  • Sunshowers
  • White clouds
  • Moonlight on a body of water
  • A sky full of vivid stars
  • Good books
  • Beautiful art
  • Good movies
  • Autumn leaves
  • Cozy libraries
  • My favorite bookstore
  • Foggy mornings
  • Leather, lace, silk, chiffon, & satin; beautiful textures & fabrics
  • Elaborate Pakistani clothes

Hearing

  • Birds singing
  • Meditation chimes
  • Falling rain
  • Ocean waves
  • Soft piano keys
  • Gentle lullabies
  • Heartfelt recitations of Qur'an (Omar Hisham al Arabi!)
  • Melodious languages/accents
  • Galloping hooves
  • Baby animal noises
  • Soulful qawwalis
  • Profound conversations
  • The crunch of autumn leaves
  • The stark crackle of thunder in a stormy sky
  • Wind whistling
  • Firewood crackling
  • Capoeira
  • A child's laugh
  • The strumming of a harp
  • Spiritual flute music
  • A cat meowing to say hello
  • The soothing call of adhan on winter mornings in Pakistan

Smell

  • Jasmine flowers
  • China Rain
  • Hazelnut candles
  • Cherry blossoms
  • Sweet pea
  • Pine wood
  • Books
  • The sea
  • Fireplaces
  • Lavender
  • Lilacs
  • Lilies
  • Freshly mown grass
  • Rain
  • Warm vanilla
  • Laundry detergent
  • Faint perfume
  • Freshly shampooed hair
  • Pine-scented cologne

Taste

  • Cold water
  • Chocolate covered strawberries
  • Sweet plums & pomegranates
  • Molten lava cake
  • Lavender milk tea
  • Hot chocolate
  • Mocha iced coffee
  • Chai
  • Homemade biryani
  • French fries & garlic sauce
  • Potatoes
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Pad kee mow
  • Koobideh
  • Good Pakistani/Thai/Italian food
  • Hummus
  • Paneer

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oct 13 2012 ∞
dec 9 2020 +