Freedom of Minimalism
The last few mornings have definitely been on the grey side. Fortunately today was at least clear of fog unlike the last two. I left the house just a little before 10 and skies were completely cloudy and the air was a bit cooler than it has been. Today seemed to have missed that residual warmth from the sun even if you couldn’t see it.
When I get to the parking lot, the ocean surface looks slightly textured but not particularly stirred up.
Despite the cooler air, I head down to the beach without a shirt. It’s not at all uncomfortably cool and it is just a hassle to deal with stuff I can’t take into the water. This is all going to change in a month or two depending on Mother Nature’s mood this year, but for now I enjoy the freedom this minimalism provides.
It sure feels good to be outside and in this place. On the way down the stairs I listen to the surf in the distance and the occasional bird chirping. I let my gaze just rest on the massive body of water before me.
When I get to the water, it feels about the same as it did Tuesday. Surfline is reporting 65 and that feels about right. It’s similar to the air where you can sense a coolness but not uncomfortably so.
I don’t think these clouds are going anywhere any time soon; so I let myself find contentment in this dim light.
The surf is moderate. Not particularly big but some fair sized sets roll in. I start to make my way past the surf. The water feels nice. Like I said before, it is cool and I open myself to really feel the coolness on my skin and notice that it is not a bad feeling. Would I prefer 72 degrees? Yeah, probably…ok…definitely…but it is what it is and it is good.
The water is absolutely less brown today. It almost seems red tide free but I think there are a couple spots with a hint of the algae. Overall it is nice to be in blue water.
After reaching my southern turnaround point, the water starts to feel a touch warmer.
I’m just making my way forward here. I’m going to finish the swim that I started. Work has been driving me nuts and I am going to make it to Saturday and get back at it on Monday. Certain relationships have been challenging this week but I am leaning towards love with the hope and confidence that love will find a course towards resolution.
When I get to my northern turnaround I think I hear and see a dolphin. I look and there is definitely something floating above the water that looks like shiny grey skin. I think it must have been a seal. It did not have an identifiable fin and after submerging it never came back up or at least not any time soon. I was so excited to get a picture and I was totally ready, but alas, it was gone.
I finish up the swim and the walk up the stairs feels peaceful and pleasant. The clouds are still at 100% coverage but it’s all good.
