I have been visiting the beautiful state of North Carolina and it's been so peaceful here.  Time goes slowly, as if all time has stopped...from the first light of day, the roosters crowing and announcing the new dawn, to the beautiful sunset and finally the stars twinkling from the heavens.  The peace and quiet of the countryside, beautiful lush green fields, farm animals grazing lazily through the pastures, there is a serene and simple quality of life here.  It brings the tranquility and calm that I've been looking for.  The beautiful winding roads, the lush forests, the creatures great and small, all of these things have made me thankful for being able to spend time on this beautiful earth.