THE BEACH

                                                               SOUL SHAKEDOWN
  So anyone who knows me, knows how obsessed i am with the beach!  I have come to realize that few in this world truly have the same depth of love that I have for this beautiful creation.  Most people seem to have some kind of favor for the beach, but, i experience such a deep connection there... it is truly euphoric! Seriously, it's beauty and vastness leaves me with endless feelings of serene peace and overwhelming awe.(These feelings normally vanish as soon as i get on to the freeway!!!)  I know that others have similar experiences when they are in their element, whether that be standing on top of a mountain or fishing on a lake.  But, for me, the ocean can bring such clarity and thankfulness simultaneously, that I have to admit that I am so addicted!  The sunshine gives me light in my darkest days and the warm sand comforts each of my toes.  The birds of the air remind me that I will always have provision and the crashing waves calm my restless mind. The coolness of the water revives my spirit and makes me feel alive; while the salt heals my every wound.  The ocean gives me spiritual healing and solitude and i am forever grateful.  Each beach is unique and mysterious and that is what i cherish the most about them.  But what makes my passion grow, is that i always leave the ocean resilient, and that is the one thing that nothing else in this crazy world can do for me!  God paints different paintings in the sky everyday and the sun rays shimmer on the water like millions of tiny diamonds sparkling.  Kids laughter is in the air and smiles stretch along the coastline.  It's already been said, but, the beach is my "happy place!" Now i just need to find me a surfer!