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     I have always enjoyed the vastness of the ocean; a siren’s song if you will.  A day at the beach for me is an escape from stress, an expression of freedom, and a place for reconnection.  It is the place I go whether physically or mentally, to get away, and stand on the shoreline, and feel the ocean breeze, and enjoy the tranquility of the waves.

     My days are always full of things to do, but somehow I manage.  It is nice when I can get away, and that for me is going to the ocean.  I like feeling of an escape from the stresses of life when I’m sitting on the sand with a book, or listening to my atmospheric music.  I try to imagine the waves rushing onto shore to the rhythm of the keyboard notes, or a slow guitar playing some tune form a movie long ago.  Pink Floyd works well for beach music; in my opinion!

     My time at the ocean is my way of expressing a sense of spiritual freedom, and a chance to not have to answer to anyone or thing!  I try not to take this time for granted.  I like enjoying every moment as much as possible; especially with my girlfriend.  It is nice to feel free and alive!  I use to share these kinds of places with friends and family, but a lot of my older friends are moved onto other lives and journeys.  All my family live on the west coast, so they get the privilege of tracing my adventures through my-space, and or face-book!  I guess that would be another freedom too. I sometimes like the freedom to go it alone!

    I am somewhat of a philosophizer, and I enjoy studying spirituality in all its different expressions or forms.  Taking time with nature, and especially the wide vast ocean; is a good way to get reconnected with the reality of life, and all other craziness in the universe.   This to me is the most important reason to get away from daily routines, and all things familiar.  Having a change of scenery, helps also in reconnecting with what my top priorities in living are! It’s this time I need to assess my plans for the future, to see where I can best express my thoughts and innermost feelings.

     It is nice to get away.   For me it will always be going to the ocean, where I can take time out of time; to feel freedom, find my own expression, and hope fully, somehow reconnect with everyone and everything.  I recommend that everyone find their place where they can escape stress, feel free and reconnect with life and or each other!  For me and my lady: it will always be a walk on the beach.