The $100 Question: Shari from Whisk Asks Where You Go To Renew Your Spirit

I'm renewing my spirit by watching my boys and there friends play soccer. Nice relaxing evening:)

I renew my spirit by having my two boys this week.

I'd go to Ireland to hear Gaelic spoken, stand on cliffs overlooking the sea, and visit ancient castles.

I find it very calming to walk to the park and watch children play. The delight of a child playing in a park is unmatched (most of the time, lol)

I love the peace and quiet.

To be back home in Tennessee would be great for my soul!

Hike in the mountains alone

It is breathlessly quiet except for the chirping of the early morning birds and the hum of the hummingbird wings at their feeder - it's a time to commune with God and pray for those on my prayer list - When I concentrate on others I find my troubled get smaller.

Another favorite year is when I met my current SO. He swept me off my feet, we got married and started a family ... so sweet!

Any place where there is a spa is completely invigorating to me. It helps to clear my mind and see new possiblites for solutions to old problems.

Honolulu has such great beaches and weather it would be the perfect place for some renewal

that serves this purpose is Bali, Indonesia. It is probably my favorite place in the world.

I go on a mile walk with my dog every morning and seeing the world through her eyes renews my spirit.

Anywhere that I can be alone, and not have to worry about at thing.

I would go to a small island with no telephones, computers or televisions!

....to the gym. It definately helps me clear my mind and recharge my batteries!!

Well Las Vegas invigorates me, who doesn't like amazing food, staying up all night, awesome shows and being crazy? I do :D

I would live in Tuscany or Umbria for half the year if I could. At home, I would say I renew my spirit either at the beach, or on the sofa with a good book.

If I could, I would go back to Hawaii, where I grew up. Since I can't afford to do that, instead I listen to my favorite Hawaiian music group--the Brothers Cazimero. Listening to their music soothes me and takes me back home in my mind. It works for me!

The jungle in Peru renewed my spirits and capacity for wonder. I hope to return soon!

I take my favorite book, a crisp apple and a big glass of sweet tea. I go under our Magnolia tree and read my book as the smell of Magnolias help to melt my stress away. The sugary sweet tea hits every sweet tooth I have which is left to crunch the apple. Life just does not get any better than that.

I renew my spirit by going somewhere by water I live near a lake love to sit and watch the water!
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Right in my own backyard. No matter how the day goes when I get back home, I feel at peace with myself and the world.

Why do I go there? Because it's where I exercise. I always feel so relaxed and energized after a workout. When I need to burn off stress or just unwind, I spend 30-60 minutes alone in that bedroom. I come out with a clear mind and a smile on my face! :)

I love London! There's so much to do and see and such a vibrant energy to the place that I'm always rejuvenated by a trip there!

I take my family and go to Disneyland!!
Thanks for the chance.
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I go to my garden or the Denver Botanic gardens to enjoy nature. Thanks for the contest.

Since trips are out of the question... I renew by taking a walk around the neighborhood!
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Going to Splitrock Lighthouse with my husband always renews my spirit.

There is a small lake that isn't heavily populated because it doesn't offer the amenities of the larger lakes. I love to go late in the day and stay for sunset. It is the most therapeutic thing I can do for myself.

My sweetie's arms. A quick hug, kiss, or cuddle renews me.

My first reaction was San Francisco (home) - a strenuous hike just north or south of the City followed by a fabulous meal.

If I were to go somewhere wild like you for a long weekend that would have to be Rome, Italy. I love the insanity of the Romans and the food.

But a 5+ day trip to the wilderness is probably the one "place" that always resets my brain and body.

to hear from Ken just one more time

my fav place to getaway is york beach maine the beaches are gorgeous

I go the woods to renew my spirit. I love hiking and backpacking, enjoy being out in nature and always come back refreshed.

I like to go to bodies of water. A lake, the ocean, a river. A pool if I'm desperate... Water does it for me.

The lights, the glamour, the cheesyness. A city where you can have the best meal of your life, walk past a shark tank and go see a magic show all in the same building.

My oasis in the dessert!

There is something about the Pacific that draws me and refreshes me. I wander along by myself, play with kids and family. Letting the wind whip my hair around while watching the waves brings me a peace I find nowhere else.

Swimming in the pool does it for me.

for me it's more about having good company but some places that come to mind are Melbourne, Australia and Savannah, GA

my garden refreshes me

my gaden refreshes me

I love to take a walk in the woods behind our house. It has a small creek and deer. garrettsambo@aol.com

going to the beach with my toes in the sand and listening to the waves roll in renews my spirit!

I step outside in my backyard at my cottage house. Looking at the water,and sunsets calms me and renews my spirit

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I go to a nature park to get close to nature

The beach when possible, but a lake will do.

i like to find a good spot in the middle of nowhere and get away from it all

I go to this beautiful state park near us where to streams merge and it's just so peaceful. I can sit there watching the kids playing in the water and i feel a calmness just come over me.

I renew my spirit at home. I send everybody else away so I don't have to take care of anybody else's needs but my own. And then I work in the garden, play piano... all the things I never find time for because I'm too busy taking care of everybody else