Faith and I often walk on the beach; We live quite close and because the weather in South Australia is pretty good all year round, hot summers and mild winters, we get to enjoy it for most of the year. We arrive in the early evening, take a walk then sit on the beach or jetty to watch the sun slip over the horizon as we share a meal: Fish and chips, a burger or pizza.
It's a relaxing way to shed the stress of the day, bathed in fading golden light, serenaded by lapping waves and the call of sea birds. We feel deeply connected in those moments, with each other and the world around us and we value these moments greatly.
We don't talk about life-matters: Finances, investments, jobs, business, health or the many other matters a couple must to talk about...Instead we talk about family, travel, holidays, places we've been and want to go. But talking seems out of place too, and we often lapse into silence whilst the shadows lengthen and the sun slips behind the horizon; Nature provides one of the best shows and it's all for free...One simply has to look up.
This image was taken on one such evening; The air seemed electric and was heavy with moisture due to the storm hanging over the horizon. Lightening sparked and flickered off in the distance but it was still warm, around 29°C, and very still, not a breath of wind. Fading sunlight filtered through moisture particles and atmosphere, billions of prisms throwing a warm golden-light across the beach and jetty, and we sat silently watching it unfold.
Faith and I are simple people, we appreciate and value a simple life and simplicity in general, and moments like this bring a deep connection with each other and the natural world around us; Just another day ending it its unique way; We've seen enough to know that no two are alike and so we never tire of this splendour.
We watched the shadows creep their way across the rough boards of the jetty until finally, right at the moment the sun left us, they disappeared into darkness.
The shadows stole our stress and worries like a welcome thief and we felt...Centred, better than we did before, and grateful for the simple joy of sharing each others company and natures light show.
Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default - Tomorrow isn't promised.
Be well
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