6:10am I woke, a sleep in really…
My new routine, to check the wind direction before messaging Odette for a Bay swim.
‘Is SW ok?’ I ask my love. ‘There will be a little ripple, but the wind is light as it’s early.’
Odette has beat me to the ‘Morning!’ text…
Friends who are up at silly hours are my people…
Both of us, down for whatever the ocean brings!
I roll out of bed, not giving much thought to the sharks today, a slowly dissipating fear.
I walk towards the surf club, the sun already blistering at 26 degrees. I’m feeling hopeful that the ocean gods are gentle on us today…
The Bay is flat with the tiniest little ripple…
As I turn the corner, into Odette’s open arms of willingness, we chat about our shared need of daily movement in order to function well in this world.
The walk up the beach is always a mix of business check ins, cycle updates, and gratitude lists for the even smallest of thing, the other cheering on every tiny win we can find on the harder days.
There’s an unusual amount of fishy action on show today, all different varieties, the ocean floor textured slightly different to last time.
My heart, grateful for the oceans ever shifting ways, helping me to embrace change 36 years in. #tauruslife
Odette and I intermittently stop, pointing out interesting fish or reminding one another of our safety.
I put my head back in among the lucrative sea life, and with each stroke, ask for guidance, gentleness and ease for the week ahead.
Always, always ask for help I remind myself! 🩵
The ocean has messages for you, if you’re willing to ask. 🐠