By Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi
Standing in front of unimaginable beauty. The ocean brings the morning breeze. The sand feels cold to a point that numbing sensations kick in. I stopped feeling my feet. My toes turn red. Should I turn back? The thought crossed my mind just for a second. Immediately my mind and body screams: No, not yet. I keep going. The morning air filled with eagles and seagulls flying. I hear the familiar roar of the water and the waves clashing on the sand. Making my way through rocks and sandy grass to the ocean. There is that moment of anticipation when you know what is coming. The beauty, the power, and the surrounding calmness of the water. It is truly amazing how something so powerful can create the most Zen and mystical moments.
Closing my eyes for a few minutes. I can sense the ocean’s power, feel the wet sand under my feet, feel the wind’s gentle touch on my hair and my body. It seems like I can see even that my eyes are closed. I can see a reddish color with particles merging together between air and water and create a beautiful harmony like a well-practiced symphony. It feels like synergy at it’s best. I can see with all my other senses and feel the energy surrounding me. I am thankful and grateful to be here, to enjoy this moment. Feeling the sand on my feet brings a grounding sensation and closeness to the earth that feels natural, it feels like home. Moments like these create true joy and belonging to nature, being a part of everything surrounding us. We are the water. We are the air. We are the wind. We are the fire. Broken sand dollars and shells under my feet, I keep walking. The morning sun shines its calming red rays on my face. It feels wonderful to be here. My feet warms up as I keep walking. The numbing sensation is gone. My toe colors return to normal. The sand shows multiple patterns in front of me. It is nature’s foot massage. The ground in front of me is a hard surface crossing between flat or wavy while in other places it is so soft that my feet sinks into the ground.
It’s time to turn back. I say goodbye to the ocean until the next time.
Thank you for being here.
