What do you think is the most soothing sound?

Lasting sound of waves.

A beloved cat purring near you, as you drift into sleep.

EXPLOSIONS.

You boss, saying, "I think you've earned a handsome raise."

wind in the leaves (especially if heard through a cottage window)

1) Water lapping at the side of a boat
2) A wood thrush on a summer evening

The sound of my zipper being pulled down by Angeline Jolie.

The sound of someone sweeping with a broom. (not me)

three things

Spring Rain on a metal roof while your sitting in a chair reading a book


the sound of low waves on the bow of a boat as you are underway



cool wind blowing through pine trees

ocean waves....falling rain....a fan

Definitely the sounds of the ocean...
Where I grew up, the only thing between our house and the ocean was just a pea-patch. I spent every day at the beach after school doing my homework or just reading. And most days there was no one around for miles up and down the beach. It was wonderful!

Even now, living further inland, I never go to sleep without my ocean sounds cd playing softly in the background.

fan
can't sleep at night without one and it's gentle whir...

When a woman settles into your arms and and goes "mmmmmm". If I were chocolate I'd melt all over her.

What a nice thread.

It would be hard for me to pick just one. Here are some sounds that I like-

Waking to birds chirping, as opposed to an alarm clock (what a difference)

Being in a dark room at night, with the exception of the light from a fireplace or wood stove, all is quiet, except for the random crackling of the fire. (Let's not forget the warmth that radiates, it's a package deal!) Gotta like that :-)

Also, the sounds the ocean makes when the tide is rising, or coming in, the sound of the waves lapping the shore, I love waking up to that.

Last but not least, certain pieces of music send me.

STOP!

NO!

DON'T!

My first thought was waves on the shore but I have to agree with msolga about the purring too - so contented and soothing.

sounds that are soothing to me:

air (slighty strong wind) going through trees

my favorite music (I love Jazz)

rain (thunderstorms)

birds chirping (a sign of a healthy spring)

nighttime (silence)

I'll go with the sounds of the ocean...

I'll agree with superjuly

When I'm restless and stressed out, I'll go done to
the beach and listen to the sound of the waves.