You might quickly write this off, and tell me, "But I've never liked the ocean; great, big, frightening thing." But maybe it's not quite the actuality of the sea that rests deep in your soul, but the representation of what it is. The ocean is one of those great enigmas. One of those things you never quite understand, never see all of and yet, are still looking for it, trying to comprehend it.
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be in heaven? You know you won't know till you get there, and yet you still try to reach for that incomprehensible idea.
I guess that's what the ocean is to me. Nobody will ever truly understand it; People study and study it; they think they have it just about figured out, but they will never know all of it. Because the sea is more than tide charts on lined paper, or carefully measured depths and studied reef. The sea is thousands of pieces from our souls, calling to us back. And that is why we keep returning.
That is why we all know the path to the sea by heart.
You are a lovely person, dear. This is beautiful and someday I'm going to visit you in Hawaii, okay?
ReplyDeleteI've been land-locked for as long as I can remember. But I think you're right . . . everyone has the sea in their soul.
Ok, time? Date? I'll see you there.
DeleteYou must return to the sea. I'm thinking Hawaii's a good place to come back to.
Love,
Rebekah
It,s now 1a.m. where I live and I,ve just gave up the hope of doing my homework. It is such a delight to see a post from you: your writing is so refreshing and inspiring, exactly what I need right now. Your words make me feel my inner ocean..
ReplyDeletesorry, I,ve just realized I used gave instead of given.. Everything can happen when it,s 1a.m., right? :)
DeleteAlso, I forgot to tell how much I love the photos of the waves, they are incredible!
Well, then you are better at english than me, since I didn't even notice. ;)
DeleteI think you are pretty incredible yourself.
And the fact I make you think of the ocean makes me so happy.
Love,
Rebekah
I believe that wholeheartedly. And that picture of you and Kalei is the best - epic ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, and you should write a book. xo
Haha, not quite epic. But hey, not enough people put pictures of themselves when they look truly ugly. I thought I might start the trend. ;)
DeleteOh, ok. Will you cheer me on?
Love,
Rebekah
This... is so beautiful. Your words are amazing, and your pictures gave me chills. The ocean's breath. <3
ReplyDeleteAnd the mist ripping off the top of that crest in the second picture? SCREAM. I miss the ocean. And I can feel that connection that you're talking about. You're writing is so poetic; it's lovely. :)
God bless,
-Mel
Thank you, dear (because now that I know you're name, I can't call you Mel anymore).
DeleteI hope you and the ocean meet again soon.
Love,
Rebekah
Hey hey! She finally finds the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you posting again my friend!
Haha. Maybe I had inspiration, but I just didn't want to share it with you. ;)
DeleteYeah, maybe I'll keep it up.
Sincerely,
me
Hey, you're cool. Wanna be best friends?
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is brethtaking and making me very homesick. This is cruel. You're description of the ocean is so beautiful. That is all.
I MISS YOU!! I'll be home soon, and I'm expecting endless days at the beach, okay? Okay.
V.nomiddlename.S.
I would have to think about that. I don't just become best friends with anybody.
Delete... <--- to portray thinking.
Ok, you seem cool enough. And you're popular. Everyone knows if they want to be noticed, they gotta hang with the cool kids. ;)
I do love being cruel to you. So thank you.
Do come home. I'll be waiting; first on oahu, and then here.
Love you,
E. B. S. (and yes, I'm totally showing off because I have a middle name ;)
Look at Kalei's hand in that picture. Hahaha who does that?
ReplyDeleteAll of these pictures are gorgeous! :) Lovely blog! I have loved what I have seen so far! :)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say "thank you!" for being my first "real" follower on my blog--as you could probably tell, I have not written yet. I am quite excited to write my first post, though it may be a little long. I often get lost in writing words of the mundane:/ I don't know if that is a good thing or bad;) anyways, now I am rambling. Sooooo...just wanted to say thankss again! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post... I believe the ocean is sort of freedom and life!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Kealohi,
ReplyDeleteI think that's how you spell your name?:)
Anyways, I love your ocean pictures. The sea always seemed mysterious to me, powerful, gentle and something I can't live without.
I like the way you write, it is really inspiring and unique!
Love Abby
P.S You should post soon ;)
This is so beautiful I can't even... oh. my. word. Your photos, followed by your beautiful, raw, heart-breaking words is so overpoweringly wonderful.
ReplyDelete((hugs))
Acacia
PS The comment you left on my blog means a lot to me. I feel so privileged to be able to connect with bloggers like you.
PPS You're jealous about me going to LONDON? I'm DYING to go to where you live! I desperately want to live near the ocean. :)
oh, my gracious!!! I LOVE this! your words, your stills - everything about this is just brilliant and ever so lovely. why have I never visited your darling corner of the world before?! *smiles* xx
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My sister and I love the ocean. We really can't wait to taste salty water again. So yes, this post was exhilarating. (That second picture made us drop our jaws).
ReplyDeleteLove!