Day 232 -- beachcombing

Today was sunny and almost hot -- brilliant blue sky with wispy clouds. We spent the day exploring more of the rural areas. We met a wonderful artist who runs an art store with works by many other artists as well as his own. He's related to a friend of mine so it was fun to meet him for the first time in the small quaint village. We drove down rural roads, found a lighthouse, and rode a small ferry. When walking a beach looking for seaglass and interesting rocks, we spotted a group of seals riding the waves as the tide came in.  It was gorgeous with the sun glinting off the waves and the seals.

The sound of the ocean is so relaxing. I love the rushing of the waves. It is so different from the lapping of waves on a lake shore. I found much of the background noise in my head was washed away elsewhere while I was walking the beach in the small cove. Totally amazing. It is difficult to imagine this same calming water can turn into an angry green mass during a storm. This may be somewhat like each of us as we may be calming influences and can turn into tempests when anger flares. The calming seas are not still waters, so a calming influence can be found in the midst of activity. It is a state of mind -- serenity of sorts. Finding that place may be difficult and holding onto it even moreso. It is something that I do want to have more of in my days, though.

Today's song is about wanting to stand out and improve. Enjoy!

Beacause we can -- Bon Jovi