I have always been drawn to the ocean. There is something about the depth of the ocean, the vastness of the ocean and the clarity of the ocean that I find healing. The ocean is both calming and powerful for me.

At this point in my life I understand that I am drawn to the ocean because the element of water is easy to release in. It creates a safe space for me to let go of that which is not serving me.

At times of transition I often find myself planning a trip to the ocean. It’s subconscious, but if I really pause and reflect on my life I should expect it. With every big transition I go to the ocean. It is amazing how it will wash clean my slate for a new story to be written.

I have found myself there during periods of intense shadow work, after miscarriages, after break ups, after giving notice at a job, after all big transition decisions or moments.

Not only does it wash my slate clean, it also helps me to zoom out and reflect from a new place. The shift in my view is always healing for me. In the big picture of life, the transition that I am going through is tiny. It is like one small shell being tossed around in the ocean. If I focus on the shell it feels harsh and rough. If I focus on the ocean, I realize that the shell is just a small part of the experience and that ultimately the shell doesn’t impact the ocean, it’s just part of the story of the ocean. In the story of the ocean there is a shell, but the shell doesn’t define the ocean, it is just a moment in time for the ocean.