Sand … sun … breeze …
Palm trees rustle behind me
Banda fronds dance above
Water laps the shore in front…
I came to relax.
I brought books to read
Thoughts to think
Prayers to raise.
I did none of those.
Instead …
~ walked along the edge of the water
the sand gently reducing calluses
squeezing between toes and around heels
~ saw the lounges set out along the beach
waiting to be enjoyed
multi-coloured mattresses inviting…
~ watched the people, locals and tourists
wander along water’s edge.
I lay on my lounger.
Soft sounds surrounding me
Small waves lapping
Leaves rustling
Children playing
People talking … Spanish, Danish, Chinese, English…
Thoughts drift
Topless women … why?
Pale Scandinavians … enough sunscreen?
Older couples hand in hand … cool
Purposeful walkers … well done
Mountains in the distance … beautiful
Blue, blue water … thank You
People comfortable in their bodies … good for you
and … how do you get there?
Time passes
My brain rests
body relaxes
soul releases
spirit rejuvenates
Do-ing stops
Be-ing begins
Peace eases into my soul
a slow tide rising
cleansing the sand
of scattered detritus
seeding germs of desire
to live in Be-ing
No expectations – None
No duties – demanded or performed
only freely given
No pressure to do
be productive
prove myself
have purpose
justify my existence
my calling
Only Be-ing
in His presence
Fully accepted
Completely loved
Warmly embraced
Stress flows out
Peace eases in.
Thank You for this Beach Rejuvenation.
3 Responses
So wonder-full. This is what alone time should be – a Be time, not Do time. The relax and restore and Know to a greater depth the love of Father…..His smile upon you, His peace to overflowing.
Love your word skill – painting a picture. I feel the feels, almost smell the smells, and bless you.
Beautiful – I was breathing deep and wishing by the end of it. Glad you had that time.
Thanks!