I stood mesmerized,
unable to look away
from the waves
that crisscrossed before me,
greeting each other
and drawing diamonds
in the water.
I stood on the sandbar
entranced by the waves
that came in sideways
upon hitting the sand.
The ocean – as if it
didn’t already
call to me,
had something new to say.
I turned a full 360°
a few times just to
take it all in.
This was a
moment of
bliss,
perfection,
peace,
hope,
beauty,
belonging
and
wholeness –
that, quite honestly,
I struggle to articulate.
In my heart,
I heard:
“This is a picture
of what it looks like
to be who you are,
right where you are.
Trust me to lead
you to where you
need to be –
strength,
beauty,
and finesse
will follow.
This?
This is a picture
of what is possible
when you pursue me and
the passion
and purpose
I have put within you.”
I will carry this
with me always.
And I hope you will, too.
#PermissionGranted
Here’s a video of the waves.
