52 Lists: Week 24

Pace. Steadiness. Current. Pattern. Enlightened.

Have you ever noticed the coming and the going of the ocean tide? My family and I love going to the beach. As a "low country" gal, the ocean was as familiar to me as my daddy's cooking. But it wasn't until a visit a few weeks ago that I started to observe the ocean tides more closely. I'm personally a fan of high tide, but there wouldn't be a high tide without a low tide. I pondered on this natural pattern. And as I did, I came to this revelation: There are currents in our lives. Relationships. Friendships. Career changes. Moves. Births. Deaths.

There is truly a time and a season for everything. And there is a current of change and of seasons. This past week has been one of ebb and flow--continually discovering more of my heart and filtering out what doesn't need to remain there. And yet, like the ocean tide, this week has been steady and has enlightened my heart--forever reminding me of the beauty of constancy and change.

So, as I began to stare at the ocean tide rise and fall, my heart was encouraged in the moment. I recollected the ebbs and flows of this past year and especially this week. I took a deep breath and can say that keeping a steady pace and current is enlightening to my heart!

Until next week (or a few days, since I'm behind)...

Hellen