tides

rise and fall
high and low
and everything
in between

being at the beach
connects us to
nature's powerful force

cycles

flow

channeled, focused energy
like a current

motivated and energized
fully immersed

enjoying the process

joy

When are you in this state of mind?

substance

The 4th of July
festive and fun

memories are sensory
red, white and blue
smell of bbq's
sticky, roasted marshmallows
fireworks booming

The substance makes the fun possible.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all people are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

community

In Latin the word means:
"with/together + gifts"

quality of life

energerize

an early morning hike
at Torrey Pines

steep climb to stunning views
stopping us in our tracks

nature's motif
sandstone cliff designs
fuel for appreciation

playful game of leap frog
on the beach

wonder full springboard for the day

compromise

I feel proud
when i witness
moments of compromise
with my daughters

seeds
of empathy
growing

desire

embark on a
personal
reflective
adventure

travel within
instead of around

heart
clarity
integrity

foundations of
desire