I had the chance to enjoy some meditation before the waves and I have two takeaways: One, waves come in varying shapes, curls and strength. Many look the same and it’s easy to take that for granted, but really, no single wave is the exact same as another. So too should we avoid generalizing as people.

Second, the ocean is unpredictable and has the propensity to shift directions with pushes and pulls. While swimming with the kid, the undertow was in direct conflict with the inflow. We found ourselves constantly pushing back to our target zone against rough currents nudging us astray. So it goes with the majesty of the ocean and it serves as parable to life. We can think we have all the sights lined up fluidly, but life and waves are subject to change and we must stand ready to react to those changes at will.

Photo by Ray Van Horn, Jr.