Beach Feet

As summer approaches, and the days grow ever longer, I am drawn to the things that make summer beautiful. Strawberry wine, fresh fruit and preserves, long hot days, and short warm nights. Swimming, relaxing, having fun in the outdoors. All of these things appeal to the artist sensibilities in ways that are hard to define in words, but which might be captured in an image.

This week, I am visiting one of my best friends at the beach. The days are long but slower than I am used to, and that is not a bad thing! My soul feels replenished by the sight of saltwater at my feet, and the feel of the newly risen sun on my face. There is something about walking the beach at sunrise that feels soft and new. The day is ahead and anything can happen. The infinite sea reminds us that our problems, however big in life, are small in the grand scheme of things. The water invites us to forget the things that weigh heavy on our souls. Just breathe, relax, and BE. Be present in the moment, be here for the little things in life, remember to slow down and honor the journey you are presently on.