There are long swells coming in from offshore today. These are from the hurricane that is moving toward the East. I am hopeful it stays out to sea.
I stayed awake much of the flood tide last night because it was so uncomfortable to roll back and forth in the berth. Around the boat I could hear the dolphins exhaling. It is mating time and they are busy. It's comforting to hear them. They seem to like the sailboat as they come close by, sometimes looking at me or the boat.
This morning I am going to sail up river away from the swells. And then come back down river on the ebb tide. There is plenty of wind. I learn something new about the water every time I am out.
I also learn something new about myself through every circumstance. I am grateful to still be learning. I may be let down by my own defects but every situation helps me to see things a bit clearer. Each of you provides another lens through which I can sharpen my focus. Thank you for that.
What a "swell" share. I am grateful to you Syd for what you give my soul to chew on.
ReplyDeleteSyd, I hope you all remain safe and Earl stays out of your path.
ReplyDeleteEach of you provides another lens through which I can sharpen my focus
ReplyDeleteyes very nicely put. yes it is just like that :)
Hi Syd, I'm not much of a sailor but it's lovely to read your account about life on the water.... and how lovely to have the company of the dolphins. :)
ReplyDeleteAh! You have an undaunted spirit to delineate Nature.
ReplyDeleteit is great to still be learning...i dont know that we can ever truly stop...only give up...
ReplyDeleteOh, every day does matter, Syd. I enjoy your nautical shares.
ReplyDeleteThe dolphins around the boat would be comforting. I would probably try to communicate with them.
ReplyDeleteThis was short and beautiful. But you know, I don't like the word "defect." Syd- you are not defective. Sometimes we all make a choice which is not the best one, but if we are worth our salt we learn from that.
ReplyDeleteI like the lens you provide me with, too. Thank-you for that.
I agree with Ms. Moon, you are far from defective. In all your writings you reflect a humble spirit and you are just so genuine, I appreciate that. Love the pic, it made me feel peaceful just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy sharing your personal reflections while you're on the water Syd, thank you!
ReplyDelete"....I am going to sail up river away from the swells. And then come back down river on the ebb tide." - - Sounds like a metaphor for portions of my life. Beautiful post.
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Syd,
ReplyDeleteYou are loved.
SB