Ahhhh... yes... the seashore never fails to take my breath away. As a little girl afternoons at the beach consisted of building sand castles and searching for sand dollars. As a teenager beach days meant soaking in the rays, listening to tunes, and searching for cute guys. As a Mother I got to relive my youth as my children provided the perfect excuse to dig in the sand and a beach chair became the perfect spot to spend a lazy afternoon absorbed in a summer read.
Throughout the decades one thing has remained the same. The affect the ocean has on me is humbling. I can't stare at the magnificent vast blue sea and watch the tide come in without feeling minuscule. There is an instant reckoning that I am part of a much bigger plan. My world is somehow put into perspective and my cares wash out with the tide.
What affect does the ocean have on you?
Throughout the decades one thing has remained the same. The affect the ocean has on me is humbling. I can't stare at the magnificent vast blue sea and watch the tide come in without feeling minuscule. There is an instant reckoning that I am part of a much bigger plan. My world is somehow put into perspective and my cares wash out with the tide.
What affect does the ocean have on you?
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This post is making me dream of a cute little beach house right on the water....warm breezes and the sound of the ocean....nice!
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So vividly written. We're off to Fiji on Sunday, and I'm ready to pack my bags! This post has me on holiday mode already!
ReplyDeleteIt actualy makes me feel calm. While I'm not a beach person I have always wanted to live on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
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Debra~
oh the peacefulness of the ocean. I love the sound. It inspires me to paint! Going with my whole family in May to Watercolor at the north panhandle and I can't wait to see my grandchildren re-live my childhood at the beach. Beautiful post sweet girl!!!
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For me, the ocean is the place to go unwind...when all you need to do is sit and listen to the waves. It is so therapeutic...and yes, you are part of a bigger plan...put here for a purpose...that is pretty exciting!
ReplyDeleteThose outfits and decor are perfect for seaside reverie. So chic! Love sleeping with the windows open and hearing the sound of the ocean when on vaca. XO
ReplyDeleteI love the sea, its so relaxing and beautiful! I love that little hat, so cute!
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ReplyDeleteI feel the same. We spent 12 hours in the car this weekend but the reward was waking up and being able to head straight to the beach to watch the sun come up. Nothing like it. There were dolphins playing in the waves and dogs playing on the beach. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world (and my daughter was with us so huge bonus).
Beautiful, classy pictures...definitively, my cup of tea...I specially enjoy to wake up early ang to take a solitary long walk by the seaside the salty scent and the wind in my face...
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You know I'm a beach girl at heart. And it totally humbles me too! I feel that way with the ocean and the mountains. Especially the Rockies. And now you have me longing to be there even more than usual! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood morning Debby....My family has vacationed by the ocean a couple of times and there is nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the water and waves...so calming and relaxing!!! Then there's always moonlight strolls on the beach and, of course, watching my girls play in the sand and the surf!!! Awesome!!...Great, now I want to go to the beach...too bad it's only 30 degrees here!!! LOL Have a great day!!!
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Oh my goodness. Have to have the black door!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the beach too, Debby. So much that I am here a lot.
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Teresa
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I love the ocean and I love that line..."her heart beats in tune with the waves breaking on shore". Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think that line expresses my sentiments exactly.
There's something about the sea i find captivating. I can just sit & listen to/watch the waves. Really wish we lived by the sea!!
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It is my dream to live by the sea. I could never explain why, but you did so perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI was browsing through your previous posts and I think I got drunk from all the beautiful photos ... sigh! What a dose!
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I love the ocean; it sure puts everything into perspective and it leaves me rejuvenated. I love feeling the sand on my toes and I also love being around cruising boats.
I'm slowly catching up on blogs after my forced blog break. We are enjoying such a gorgeous spring weather. It's nice to simply turn off the computer, stay outside and enjoy the sun.
I am drawn to the ocean like a bee to a flower. The sound. The sight. The smell. I could stay there all day. And, I do love that my children have given me the perfect excuse to poke my toes in the sand and stay there a while!
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Being near the ocean has always had that effect on me as well. We go down to the gulf coast about 2-3 times a year. It's so intoxicating, the sound of the waves, the warm breeze, the smell, the sea gulls. It completely restores my soul! Beautiful post Debby!
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I always feel calm when I'm around the ocean or any body of water. I always like to spend time reading while soaking up some of the summer sun. Seeing this post only makes me want summer to get here sooner.
ReplyDeleteI'm a water sign, so the ocean is the place to be for me:)
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Debby, When I see the ocean I immediately take a deep sigh and feel that all is well with my world. when I see the vastness and the might waves it makes me realize the grandness of my God! How vast his love is for me, it is a spiritual place for me. It is also a place I hold dear to my heart since this is where my sweet hubby and I alway choose to go to get away and just be together. love that,
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Happy Tuesday,
kathysue
PS come by and read my post that I have up, I know it will resonate with you too.
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One day I will live by the ocean. It has such a calming and peaceful effect on me. I can really be in the moment. It makes problems or conflicts easier to grasp and handle and gives me a better outlook on them, if that makes sense. I am able to regroup. So much serenity at the ocean. Hope your week is going well my dear.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am the same way. We go to the beach a lot. It is so humbling to look out to the expanse of the blue sea. It puts things in perspective.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up on the beaches of Southern CA (and taking many tropical vacations) I have LOTS of memories - my youth, my kids growing up, the peaceful feeling of the warm sun on my skin while listening to the waves and laughter in the distance. My husband and son are both scuba certified.. something I can't do because I'm claustrophobic and don't like being under water too long (I was left on the Finding Nemo submarine ride at Disneyland too long and felt anxiety building!). My daughter and I enjoy a quick swim and then we feel cold and come in to get back to our books!
ReplyDeleteI too am humbled by the power the ocean has as well as the large creatures that live in the water! When we are vacationing on the islands I always tell my husband I will snorkel ONLY if we go to a place where there are no sharks or large fish.. ha!
Love this nautical theme and I am looking forward to a little break from this long winter we are having!
where is that fabulous swimsuit from? i totally need it!
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The ocean terrifies me because I know that I am completely at it's mercy, but I do love to look at it, and have it near.
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ReplyDeleteI so missed everyone yesterday in Blogland....the ocean? Well, having lived in Beverly Mass., right across from Beverly Cove, it was a therapeutic event DAILY to come home from Beverly Hospital where I worked to walk on the beach with Ruben. THERAPY it is for me, the beach.
HAVE A PERFECT DAY! Anita
How is it possible that I feel like I can relate to all of your inspirational girls. I love this series. For me, the ocean is exactly as you describe of. It makes me feel small in a big world and it help calm me and put things in perspective. I love staring out at it and wondering about what's going on on the other side. One day I'll have a house with a view of the sea... one day.
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