I’ve been staying at the beach (but that’s another story, or post) and enjoying the moments as I notice them, one by one.
Sometimes, I wake up before the sun, although that’s harder to do now that I’m on standard time. But when I do manage it, the line of where the water meets the sky on the far horizon mesmerizes me. So much potential in that line, the dawn light signaling a whole new day. Whatever I didn’t get right yesterday, I have another chance today. What was left undone, I can do today. Or I can just stand and look out at the horizon and be in the moment, letting my thoughts drift where they may.
By afternoon, I’m ready for a walk on the beach, enjoying the low tide and the hard-packed sand. I take off my shoes and let the water splash between my toes and up to my ankles. The more I walk, the straighter my back becomes, the anxieties of the day rolling off my shoulders, carried away by the gentle breeze.
If I time it right, I take a walk at the Golden Hour, just before the sun disappears behind the tall condo buildings that line much of the beach here. The little plovers and I enjoy these last moments of light before darkness falls and the day slides to a close. I let the sound of the waves envelop me as I walk home and nod at the half moon high overhead in the deep blue sky.
We have to get back to the beauty of just being alive in this present moment.
Mary McDonnell
This is so beautiful, Annie. I’ve taken a break from blogging for several months (unintentional, but I apparently needed the break!) just to settle into our new life in North Carolina. Love your thoughts and your final quote, “We have to get back to the beauty of just being alive in this present moment.” Let us know if you’re in the neighborhood! :-))
Well said, and the photos make great punctuation. Enjoy!
Beautiful photos. I love that you can walk the beach in your bare feet. Enjoy the peace.
I love this quote Annie. Such a simple approach to life, yet so hard to do consistently.
Living the dream!
Lovely photos Annie. There’s an alluring rhythm to nature. When you find it and feel it it’s hard to leave.
Oh how serene and beautiful!!!
I was thinking of you, Anne, and Barbara, as I finished writing this post.
Beautiful, dreamy photos, as always. Thank you for bringing this beauty into our lives.
That horizon line is one of the things I like about staying on the shores of Lake Michigan. I’m very lucky to be able to do that a time or two a year. If I can house sit up there for a few days or weeks then I get to see that horizon line in all it’s forms. Your images are beautiful. I especially like the second one with the clouds and reflections.
It is amazing to realize every day, heck, every minute, presents a chance to start over. Particularly relevant when you are trying to diet.
All the photos are wonderful, but that golden hour photo — took my breath away! So lovely. And the water and horizon do help one to be in the moment.