the ocean

The ocean is expansive. It is a playground and a death trap. It is the source of water, weather, food, fear, wonder, exploration, and the unknown.

It is my happy place, even though I have been seasick more than once on small boats. The rhythmic movement of the waves calms my anxious mind.

Floating in the water and swimming among the fish feels like home. Being tumbled beneath a wave reminds me to respect what I can never control. The ocean is my love, my peace, and my joy.