Here is probably one of my favorite early morning photos at the beach.  Watching from a short distance, the waves were high due to the tropical storm several hundred miles away which the surfers understood was their moment to be one with the water.  I don’t know where they came from but there were new signs for the several dozen surfers about the rules of the beach.

Mostly this was a moment of reflection for this unknown figure as he felt the water’s pull and energy before making his way to the waves.  It was serene and exciting.  In some way I felt like I had a telescope on all the feelings of the scene through him. I paused because he paused.  Jasper and I just stood 20 feet beyond where he stood.

We are all riding the waves right now.  Things may feel dangerous or exciting.  There is fear.  Sometimes like this gentleman you venture to the ride the waves and sometimes you fall in the depth of the water.  I realized that this is a fairly good metaphor for how each day feels.

We need all the things that are crucial for a surfer: to stay grounded in the uncertainty of the wild waves, to tap into your inner balance, to pay attention to that which is actually threatening and that which is not, to be able to be flexible given the unknown, and to be absolutely committed to your truth or your mission, or your beliefs.  It is quite the time for realization of how strong you really are. Don’t forget that every crisis is an opportunity.