When I was growing up I never had an appreciation for going to the beach. My mindset when thinking about the beach was that it was extremely far away to get to and the sand was always extremely hot. By the time I reached the water my feet were completely red. This was my experience every time that I went to Wildwood, New Jersey. How times have changed as well as my blueprint.
I was reintroduced to the beach when I married back in 2002 and I now have an infatuation with going to the beach. What do I appreciate about going to the beach so much? I realized that Wildwood was not the norm. Beaches are actually closer than what I thought. I enjoy taking in the fresh air and the breeze that is smoothe and cool. I love looking to into the ocean as far as my eyes can see to allow me to dream and visualize new opportunities. Being close to the beach makes feel strong mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I am more at peace with everything that may be going on around me and I appreciate what God has created. I’m not sure why being at the beach makes me feel this way, maybe it’s the salt air that relaxes me to the point that I fall asleep like a piece of deadwood.
With everything that is happening with the economy, health care reform, deadlines for my book, obtaining new clients and the doldrums of everyday life, it is great to get to the beach to cure all thoughts and worries. Taking a long walk down the beach with my wife reminiscing about our life together and reconnecting is something special. I don’t have to pay a therapist to get the type of serenity that I can get from going to the coast. I love the fact that going to the beach is free, except in New Jersey, which is why I hate New Jersey. There is nothing more relaxing than feeling the water on your feet as you walk down the beach or laying under an umbrella reading a great personal development book. Stay tuned for the when we purchase our beach home.
