Where do you feel most centered and happy?

At my age of 83 (84 in less than 30 days), I feel most centered and happy three times a day walking my two dogs at various places within 3 miles of my home. The older dog is a 13-year-old Shih Tzu who appeared as a frightened and starved little six-pound stray under our front porch 11 years ago. My wife at first thought she was a ground hog but felt sorry for her and brought her inside. Her personality caused us to name her Lindsay after the actress Lindsay Lohan. Lindsay the pet is very bossy of her adopted parents. She is now about 20 pounds, but the exercise keeps her very mobile. The younger dog is a mixed Shepherd/Labrador. Our son found him at a Stray Rescue facility when he was about 16 months old and raised him until about 8 months ago and 7 years old, when his work situation required us to bring him to our home for full time care. My son named him Hawkin after the scientist Stephen Hawkin. My son had met Mr. Hawkin several times over the years and was appreciative of his contributions to science. Hawkin our adopted stray dog has a very strange habit. When we have finished our walks, he will very quickly and aggressively head towards our car, tautly pulling on his chain, as if he were afraid of being left behind. We believe this may have occurred when he became a stray years ago. The walks we take keep me in better shape, gives the wife a break from their constant care, allows the pets to bark and express themselves and get some exercise. My wife has read this, and I now add that I misspoke above slightly. My wife is the love of my life and has kept me centered and happy through first raising our 62-year-old son, upwards of 25 pet dogs and cats over the years and did it all by herself during my 12 years plus of overseas isolated and unaccompanied Military separations.

In a dental chair getting a root canal and three molars extracted........just kidding!

Cross-country Snow-Camping, Trekking while using my Skishoes.

Down behind my Kimber 8400 with the cross hair of my scope and making corrections based on my 800 yard target as I dial in my target @ 1100 yards

I am my happiest when I am spending time with my animals. I have a an extreme bond with all my animals but especially my horses. The barn is my sanctuary and the animals my therapist. I also love sharing this gift with others.

When I am alone, while driving down a gravel road in a remote location. Thus creating a buffer between myself and so called civilization. Because in todays world more peoples behavior match the definition of the word uncivilized than those that do not.

At home, chilling, minding my own business and avoiding drama. More people should try it.

being 83 yrs young and retired from the USAF i feel safe around other vets and law enforcement.

Around a bonfire or on a porch with wind chimes

I am centered and most happy when I am cooking and feeding the homeless with my children.