I went to the beach on Monday, the day was windy and only 85 degrees, but I feared it would grow too cold to enjoy if I didn't make the trip soon, so I packed up and headed down the 10 mile stretch of road.
As soon as I stepped out of the car I was greeted with that glorious salty smell. A sense of peace suddenly nestled itself in my chest - the same peace I experience when walking into a sanctuary or going to adoration.
"I love the ocean," was my only thought as I shucked my shoes and waded into the cool water, letting my toes sink into the sand as I watched the waves white cap.
I stood there, feet sinking, wind whipping my hair and breathing deeply, savoring every second.
The most amazing thing about the ocean, in my opinion, is the fact that it is never the same. Each day the wind shifts it in a different direction, waves break at different points and temperatures change. It, as a whole, deserves a certain level of respect, as we all know it can be rather unpredictable at times. It plays host to life, a different world lies under the surface.
If the ocean were a human being, it'd never live the same day twice. It wouldn't be a slave to routine. It would make its own path, knock down any obstacle that was in its way.
It would inspire.
There is nothing like an ocean to put things in perspective. Next to it, everything seems so small. Those silly fights we've had with friends or loved ones, those failed attempts to achieve something, troubles... everything seems to fade away and is replaced by a fierce desire to create - to take charge.
Perhaps you're not a beach person, but that isn't my point. My point is this: I dare you to find something - anything- that inspires you. Find something that awakens your passion for life and run with it.
I dare you to create. Break things, build things, DO things. Creativity inspires creativity. Be wild, bold and unpredictable.
Be your own ocean.
