New Beginnings
“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch—we are going back from whence we came.”—John F. Kennedy.
turtle tracks
I arise early before dawn and watch the world come alive on the sea. The Gulf is smooth, with almost no waves. Its appearance is more like a glassy lake than a roaring ocean. It is so calm. I can see schools of fish moving rhythmically near the shore. There are more dolphins than I have ever seen before. They are swimming to my right and left in the water in front of the condo. The large mammals move like ballet dancers in slow motion, with poise and confidence. Schools of fish. Schools of dolphins.
I think of my grandchildren starting new schools, one beginning college, one in college,one starting a new job, and the others starting high school. I wanted to send them love for their exciting adventures. Most of us remember our first college class, our first day of high school. Could all of nature also celebrate these new journeys with our grandchildren and all others starting unknown adventures this early morning? I will just take it as a potential sign that generates warmth in my heart to send on to them.
My husband goes down to the beach to talk to a gathering of turtle volunteers about the turtle nest in front of our condo. There are tracks from at least one clutch that wobbled down to the sea last night. More turtle people arrive and wait for what they call “the boil,” when the rest of the 120 turtles hatch. Today, perhaps 119 turtles will start a new journey, as did our grandchildren.
I am overwhelmed about our ability to feel and send a connection to the world around us, nature, and those we so dearly love who are physically removed from us. Yet, I can still feel this connection to my grandparents, which began many years ago.
Today, as far as I can see, all the world seems to affirm love, connection, and new beginnings.
Joanna https://www.joannaseibert.com/