BBK, I'm glad you mentioned music.
Music is one of the ways that I find serenity. As you said, both uplifting and calming.
My chiropractor and physio have finally gotten my carpal tunnel under some level of control, so I've been able to get back to playing the piano, which always brings me peace. Especially at this time of the year, when I bring out the Christmas sheet music.
Lying on my back looking up at the sky always makes me feel serene as well. During the warm weather, I take a blanket out to the backyard first thing in the morning, before anyone else is awake. I do stretching exercises and then sit there (sometimes for hours) with a cup of tea, a book, and my flower garden all around me.
In the cold weather, I bundle up and walk, just at dusk when people are starting to put their house lights on. Hearing the snow crunch under my feet and seeing my breath, while seeing everyone settled into their houses for the night...
And yes, Barbara, Pachelbel's Canon is beautiful.
Reading all your posts, I feel warm and toasty. All of your images of serenity have brought me incredible peace.
Thank you.
Trinity