Did you just see that?
See what?
That over there.
There’s something in the water there.
Watch! Oh, I see it. What is it?
Aha, it’s a seal.
I knew I saw something!
Look there are: One, Two Three, Four of them.
They are beautiful.
As new groups of people approached the seaside, these words of curiosity and wonder would surface over and over again. While the visitors gazed upon the water, brief engaged conversations happened between strangers. These conversations happened with an ease, and lighthearted tone. It was as if the seals were creating harmony in a world where so many of us experience chaos. They were giving us the permission to be human again, when so often we function in our boxes and our roles. And in the grander scheme of things it was the invitation of nature: the soft sand between our toes, the sound of the waves crashing upon the shore, the hope for a beautiful sunset on an Eastern seacoast, and the desire for a longer lingering away from our every day lives that drew us together.
As the sun began its journey of setting along the horizon, the seals began to pop their heads up more often, keeping themselves above water for a bit longer each time. We laughed and made up stories–imagining that they were gathering together just like all of us, and saying to one another look: “There’s another one of those two-legged creatures walking on the sand and pointing at us.” It was as though the curiosity was mutually welcomed.
This whole, wonderful curious interaction of human to human, seal to seal, human to seal, and seal to human represents how we are created to be a part of the world, and the world to be a part of us. It is the rhythm of the sound of the sea, like the pulse of our heartbeats that invigorates us, and draws us near to the waters edge. Bringing unlikely strangers together to remind us that being human is a wonderful, marvelous gift.
It’s moments like these that make me wonder, why we allow ourselves to be so lonely in this world?… But that’s a conversation for another day.
How about you, what makes you feel alive? How has your curiosity transformed your life for the better?
Be well today, and always.
You are a wonderful, marvelous creation.
Blessings, Erin, Bella Bleue
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So exciting — encounters with seals … can teach us all kinds of wonderful things. Enjoyed immensely Erin …very lovely images too ~ xo Blessings and Love to you my dear friend ~ R
So glad you enjoyed. I had fun writing it. It was a beautiful evening, and the seals were so magical. And the spirit of the people around was filled with such happiness…all around inspiring. Blessings, Erin
I love this idea Erin. That something bigger than ourselves can result in ease and harmony, helping us to become who we really are…human again. Thank you.
Jonathan
Yes, there is comfort in trusting in something bigger than ourselves, that can teach us, and help us develop more deeply into the persons we are created to be. This belief is a deep foundation for me. Another post I wrote back in March you might enjoy: https://bellableue.com/2012/03/23/a-great-healing-happening/
Blessings along your journey, Erin
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