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Ladies united by the sea

As I sit by the pandanus tree watching 6ft sets rolling through the point on a windy and overcast winter afternoon my mind wanders off to a sunny crisp autumn morning…….

I pull my car into the carpark on a warm autumn morning. The sun is shining brightly and I can see perfect little waves rolling over the sandbar. This little beach has become a favourite of mine on my journeys northbound. It is protected from the southerly winds and the sand at low tide gives the water a crystal clear luminous glow as the swell rolls in. Today the waves are clear and fun. I look out and see a group of ladies smiling and enjoying the day.

I take my board from the roof of my car and onto my head and I walk to the rocks. Walking into the water I can already sense that i am about to experience something magical and unique. As I paddle out and approach the lineup I see a beautiful 2ft peeler heading my way. I start to paddle and as I take off I hear a voice calling out ‘Woo! Go yeah! Woo!’ Encouraging me the whole wave. The feeling of this wave is incredible and I look down to see fish riding along with me.

I paddle back out and the first thing I see is a big beaming smile. She introduces herself as Nat and from that moment and I realise that the universe has placed me here in this moment to connect with not only Nat but a group of ladies who have been united by the sea. We surf that day for hours together and over the next 7 weeks I am to be blessed by these women with a deep friendship . We share our stories, we laugh, we cry and we share our deepest and darkest secrets, trusting each other implicitly. Never have I been blessed until now to know and love a group of sea ladies who are so open and honest.

The sea does that to you. Her ever changing moods, her ebb and flow teach you to go with whatever comes your way, not only in the surf, but in life. As women, I believe our in ate intuition and our sense of respect honors us in the waves. We learn to appreciate not only the forces of nature but ourselves and each other. I believe that the sea encourages us to grow and to learn, as women, as friends and as individuals. I believe that the sea united me to my sea sistas that day and to her salty shores I will be forever grateful for the friendships I have made and the hearts that captured mine.

Endless blue ocean enfolds in front of my eyes as I walk over the sand dunes

Clear skies give way to a pale blue horizon that meets the deeper blue of the sea
                   
Walking onto the sand I immediately feel free

The sun is shining on my face and a smile tugs at the corners of my mouth taking over my entire being.

I am happy in this blue wonderland as the salty sea kisses my skin I am cleansed.

Blue

Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry, blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity.


Blue is at the cooler end of the colour spectrum, where things slow down, allowing you to take time to be still. And to listen to your own voice. To listen to the stillness within and to express what needs to be expressed.

As opposed to emotionally warm colors like red, orange, and yellow; blue is linked to consciousness and intellect.

Light blue is associated with health, healing, tranquility, understanding, and softness.

Imagine yourself lying on the grass on a beautiful sunny day, looking at the blue sky. How do you feel?
 
Peaceful. Serene. Content. Tranquil.