I have so much gratitude for being able to spend so much time in nature and call it my job 🙏
After a walk in the autumnal woodland this morning, this afternoon was all about the coastline. After the morning of being showered in autumn leaves and breathing in the smell of wood fires and moss, the coast is still flourishing in the afternoon sun as I breathe in the salty air.
With the tide ebbing away, I walked along the sandy shore into the low sun. Everything in my sight became silhouettes, apart from the happy dogs that would join me from time to time, and I was pleased with their company, although it was only because they detected dog biscuits in my bag!
A lovely flat rock was conveniently placed in the sunshine, so I took the seat it offered, and I was quickly joined by a curious gull. After telling him I had nothing, he left as quickly as he came. Just sitting and watching the ebbing and flowing of waves, people, happy dogs, and clouds, my thoughts ebbed and flowed too. Then there he was....
... my kestrel friend. I haven't made it to this shoreline in a good few months, but he never fails to appear when I visit. Hovering over the cliffside and swooping and diving, he went unnoticed by most, but my heart warmed, and it made me smile as I squinted into the sun to watch my coastal friend.
As time washed away with the tide, I thought I had better head back. My return walk was through the cliffside paths to enjoy colours, fruits, seedheads, flowers, and even butterflies as I appreciated every colour, texture, smell, and gentle breeze on my sensory walk, but not before adding to my collection of hagstones that found me as I walked along the beach.
I felt re-energised, re-balanced, and focused after my walk, as I always do when walking the coastline as the full moon draws closer and pulls me like a magnet to the sea.
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