Soothed by the Sea ...

The sea was bright turquoise and topped in the purest white, sparkling in the sun.

A chilly wind blew white blobs, like shaving foam, across the crests of the waves.

I stood gazing out across the ocean, as far as I could see.

After a while, I felt a sense of peace replacing the anguish.

I shoved my hands deep down into my pockets and grasped my pieces of crystal security blanket, turned and walked away, with a hint of a spring in my step; restored by nature once again...

For whatever we lose (like a you or a me),

It's always our self we find in the sea.

e.e. cummings

Why do we love the sea?

It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.

Robert Henri

A Daily Reflection

Early morning sunlight meets the sea...

I vow to remember that today is a new day

Full of new beginnings and fresh moments

Today, I will not cling to events of yesterday nor yesteryear

But stay connected with what today brings.

I will not madly pursue my desires at the expense of others

Nor flee from challenging tasks.

I will remain true to the unfolding process of today

Without losing myself in thoughts of what was or what might be.

I will treat today with awareness and sensitivity

Even in the most ordinary of tasks.

I will apply myself wholeheartedly to the fullness of today

For I know that today holds the resource for authenticity.

By Christopher Titmuss

Hope you like this as much as I do!

• In what ways are you going to apply yourself wholeheartedly to today?

• In what ways are you going to be authentic today?

... I'm going to take some time out to walk, reflect, write a little, and be in nature ...

Hope you have a lovely, fulfilling day, too.