Tag Archives: ocean

Giving Freedom to Wanderlust

Leave a reply

As someone with wanderlust this week brought two lovely opportunities that fullfilled

that desire . One I created for myself a few days ago . I travelled west to the shores of the pacific ocean along the Olympic Peninsula . The other was yesterday and one that where I went in the other direction .. East over a mountain pass enjoying the sights of a beautiful National forest along the way . An event that my daughter was participating was the destination and a joy .

It is a type of freedom . And it is freeing for my mind , my spirit , the untethered soul . The air lighter , the old growth trees standing high and magnificent , an eagle soaring , hawks circling …the sight of an alpine lake whose color is so breathtakingly beautiful that it seems like a dream .

Two lane roads with a bounty of nature on both sides and then arriving . Catching glimpses of the ocean through tall pines as I walked down a winding trail to the shore . And at last . The waves rolling onto shore , the sea breezes , the sounds …deep , slow breath . Both peaceful and joyous . Dear wanderlust I a so very grateful that I gave you freedom this weekend .

The Gift of an Eagle

1 Reply

Late afternoon sun inspiring a drive to the water’s edge  .  The  coolness in the air nearly stopped a walk on the beach .  It was a day that could have been early spring or  fall .  The light from the sun was diffused  by clouds and yet also giving a comforting warmth in the breezes .

I stopped at a bench and sat for a bit .  It was low tide though the water seemed to be coming back in . Small waves on top of small waves and the light shimmering and dancing along the water’s surface . Looking out and looking in as I sometimes call it .  Looking beyond the day’s events and freeing one’s mind .

It was just then that I noticed a bird sitting atop of a piling , exposed by low tide ,  out in the water .  Looking more intently  I reared that it wasn’t just any bird but rather an Eagle . I remained for a bit longer .  I began hoping that I’d get to witness his flight and just as I stood up to go this wonderful bird took flight  from his perch .

He soared with such grace and beauty .  I stood watching , taking it in , and whispering ” thank you .”