The waves wash over the shore. Rushing forward and rolling back. The sound is crash and whoosh. The rhythm hypnotic.
Here, try this: Sit in a comfortable position. (Forget about the right pose — there is no such thing if you are not comfortable. This isn’t yoga. This isn’t a physician’s practice. This is only you and an empty room. Just get comfortable.)
Keep your back straight. Close your eyes. Relax. Just breathe.
That’s right. Just breathe.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Relax.
Take a deeper breath.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Repeat.
Learn to breathe again. With a smile on your beautiful face. Breathe.
Would that we all live by the sea, would that our spirits soar with its song.