I was running on the beach the other day and I noticed that as I was walking out, across the upper part, near the bike path, the sand is much looser, not as packed as it is near the water. It's a lot harder to walk faster on the sand. It got me to thinking, that must be a metaphor for something in life, no? So, here was my thought. Sand is the result of many, many years of the Earth's work at change. Personal development, hardships, good years and bad years are all reflected in the sand that ends up on our beaches. It travels many miles from up stream from where it was born out of collision and raging waters to come here, the beach, to sit calmly, peacefully, gracefully. And try as I might to walk quickly over this sand, I cannot do it with ease and grace. It is as if the sand is saying to me, linger with me, learn from my wisdom, slow down and stop rushing about! Enjoy the sunset, listen to the birds and the waves. Be still.
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