Hello
Recently, during my continuing clean out of my paper files in the study I came across some writing I did at a Weekend Retreat I went to a few (quite a few!) years ago. Those of us at the retreat were asked to express our deep thinking and visions of who we individually are. This is what I wrote:
My Vision – Champion Surfer of Waves
I am a champion surfer of waves on the ocean. I was born knowing this and yet as I was born I didn’t find the circumstances allowing me to do or be this. It took me a long time to firstly find a wave to train on and find a coach to remind me how to do it.
However in my time of waiting I learnt many other things from family, friends and strangers around me. I learnt patience, tolerance, determination and how to “fit in” and compromise. I also learnt about frustration and unfairness and how most of humanity is unwilling to stretch beyond the known paradigms of being and doing.
After many eons of experiencing life away from the beautiful waves, my opportunity came to take to the water. I began riding small waves to strengthen my always healthy body and discovered many others (people) who have a similar passion. I could see those grand surfers on larger waves riding them with grace and ease, avoiding the sharp reefs and turbulent unpredictable waves. They had discernment and self belief in what they were achieving. This is what I knew I wanted to do, and could do, as I built up my strength, courage, belief and fitness.
So eventually I took to the grand and powerful waves and discovered great joy in the ability to ride and accomplish this journey on each wave. The waves I ride now are waves of change and in letting go of any fear of where each wave will land – and also with no expectations what I will find there I trust each glorious wave will bring me to a place of love and joy, with the hope this will inspire others to dare to ride their own challenging waves.
How are you going in riding your waves?
With joy,
Merriene
November 2016