Standing in the Big, Wide Blue

I've always been in love with the ocean.  The wide expanse of sea and sky.  Different hues of blue.  I'm always amazed and moved by the power and beauty of big water.   More so than any other element of nature, I am drawn to the rhythms, the colors, the randomness of the never-ending waves.   

When I first moved to the beach in 2001, I felt more in tune with the natural world than I had in a long time.   For the first few months, every time my feet touched sand or surf, my body reacted as though it had just been caressed by a long-lost lover.  I remembered thinking to myself many a time, "Can one be physically turned-on by Mother Nature?" Yes, one most assuredly can.

Fast-forward ten years...I'm currently on the beautiful island of Maui for the next month and the sensations I experienced a decade ago continue to stir me in delicious ways.  As I stood along the shore in Kihei looking out to the horizon, a familiar feeling paid my heart and spirit a visit.  Without a doubt, I knew I was home.

What element of nature are you most drawn to?  

When and where have you felt at home in the world?   

In September, I'll be leading a movement-based retreat called NATIVE.  We'll be dancing in and amongst the elements of nature.  Come discover what turns you on when you're outdoors.