Unfolding

I have been reflecting on how time passes here on St. Simons Island and my response to it.  What does it mean to live in the present moment and be comfortable with that idea?  I would say if you can't investigate the notion here, you probably would not be able to pull it off anywhere!  Life carries us in so many directions.  The "shoulds", the "woulds", the obligations and promises both spoken and assumed all pull at us and we walk along their paths, sometimes fully aware and perhaps, more often than not, we just plug along in a semi-conscious state.
So here we are, in a place that demands that we pause, take a breath and just listen.  To the bird who visits like clockwork to announce each sunrise and sunset.  That little song that announces to all who are listening, that the day has begun.  A gift to you to do with as you will.  And then at the end of the day to tell us that evening has come and it is time to rest.  Thank you little bird, who I have yet to see but I already know your song. Bird song Thank you!
And there is the rhythm of the ocean, a mere 78 steps from our door.  It gathers all that energy and deposits it on our shore and then with the same rhythm, draws it back to re-energize it's life force.  It's sound and motion captivates us and we know that we are a part of it all.  Just like the snowflake, each sunrise and sunset is unique and so many inspire in us awe as we admire the beauty of it's light and color dancing over the ocean.

What a gift it is to wake in the morning and greet the day with a stroll on the beach, or not.  Some days I just want to linger over my morning coffee and just be lazy.  My walk will come later and that whole notion is just so grand. Forming the day on the fly is so much fun, but what if you let it get away from you and that urge comes back to say, "what have you done with your day?".  Shhhh!  Be quiet!  It is okay to nurture your soul in this way.  Peace and love to all!