Grateful, perspective and life!
As a person who lives aboard their sailboat for the past 5 years, I have begun to have an awareness that I have not experienced ever before.
Every morning upon opening my eyes, I am grateful. I am with the man of 33 years is my husband, best friend and love of my life, the man who is kind and loves me unconditionally. The man who I spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week A very different lifestyle today than 6 years ago. Our careers, business travel, business ownership, adult children, caused demands that were extraordinary. The stress, anxiety, were front and center, the fun, laughter, and joy were secondary. The unstated rules of life and perception of the “status quo”, the big house, the career, the cars, the stuff (toys), the clothes, the “vacations”, the commute, two incomes created false demands. Many have become complacent and lost in the belief, that that lifestyle is the “way”. I think about the day of commercials being about laundry detergent, Mr. Clean, and Chef Boyardee Ravioli. Today, every commercial is about a new drug that you need to take to solve your anxiety, depression, or bi-polar problem and the life you will have if you drink “that Vodka, that Wine, that Beer”. Make no mistake, I did a lot of this, minus the “miracle pills”.
I notice as I step up the companionway and open the door to the sky, the water, the wind, the clouds (if any) and sun there is calm. I take a deep breathe and savor the smell of the salt air. I am at peace in the nature before me. Most mornings I have my tea, join Hugh and we sit and absorb nature. Sometimes we swim, or paddle board, other times nature makes the decision for us. Last Sunday, there were millions of black nickel sized jellyfish in the water. The calmness in me feels right, and I make the decision that it is good. I see the world differently after living on a boat for 5 years. What I truly appreciate about this opportunity is that I have my health, the man I love, and the simplicity of the day.
What is your ocean dream? Not saying it has to be a boat, it is your unique dream. What is your desire? A cabin in the mountains, an RV and visiting all 50 National Parks, traveling to Europe for a year, jumping on a cruise ship for 6 months, what would you love?