We asked the question, how do you find peace in Folkestone? On the Folkestone Resident’s Facebook Group (46,000 members)
Here’s how the community responded:
“You find peace in yourself first – then you know how to find peace anywhere.” – V T
“Left alone without wildlife is the best peace I can personally find. Nothing else matters” – J L R
“If I need peace, I drive up to the East Cliff, sit on a bench, and stare out to sea. The wide expanse of water and sky always helps to calm me.” – S B
“Sy the sea, sitting quietly and listening to the waves xx” – S P
“I canceled my TV licence 3 years ago. I don’t watch the news. I sea swim. All year round, I get to meet amazing people, and more importantly, at a time of being the LEAST physically connected to anything, I feel the MOST spiritually connected to everything.” – S W
“Go to the Warren. Peace is there in abundance” – L T W
“Within, always within” – S Y
“Finding Peace for me involves the beach and nearby surroundings, the walks the view and the inner peace or brings. Almost 12 years ago when my husband passed, I was 34 with two small children. I took comfort from the storms, the rain, the views, the beaches..I gained an inner peace that no one can destroy for me. I’m grateful to be able to bring up my two children in a place that brings calm and happiness to us all xx” – T G
“I like to go up to the labyrinth and let the breeze blow away any stress.” – J L
“By the sea” – H S
“By finding peace in myself. Taking myself for a nice walk and finding a peaceful place to rest and naturally meditate ✨ Then sharing those vibrations of peace and contentment.” – R H B
“By being at peace with yourself and taking each day as it comes. Don’t rush just enjoy” – S H
“Looking out for wildflowers while walking or riding” – R S
“Looking out at the sea in all weathers, the different changes. Watching a sunrise or sunset. Walking in a park. Sitting in your own back garden or doing gardening”. – D B
“Kindness, compassion and the good old lesson of respect.” – T L W
“By being with people that have the same agenda.. but also being sympathetic to those that don’t” – C F
“The beach just as the sun is rising, the air is fresh and calm and the promise of a whole new day I am grateful for” – C H
“Get up and watch the sunrise! Puts everything into a better perspective” – T A
“To find peace in Folkestone, consider the wisdom of ancient philosopher Laozi, who said, “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Embrace the tranquil rhythm of nature in this coastal town, allowing its beauty and serenity to guide you towards inner peace. In the stillness of the present moment, you may discover the timeless peace you seek.” – A B
“I find peace in Folkestone’s nature, from cliffs to woodland to beaches there’s so much to explore and learn in all corners.” – J H
“Find the quiet place inside” – J H
“Sitting up on the hills, looking down on the town, or swimming off Mermaid beach.” – S H
“We have the seaside and the countryside around us. Just take a minute or two to see the trees, birds, sea and sky and forget about everything else” – S J
“King’s North Gardens…beautiful and very chill” – A M
How do you find peace in Folkestone?