The Same Wave--In Three Phases
Ocean Point, Maine
East Boothbay Harbor Peninsula
The real journey of the wave begins far out as water rushes over a shallow ledge underneath the water and then gathers momentum as it rises to its plume, the crest of the wave (first picture) before crashing over the rocks. Its spectacular to watch! Most people miss the most important stage. The wave comes to a tranquil end, almost resting up against the shoreline. Sooner or later,a the wave flattens out, looses forward moving momentum--comes to a rest....provided it has adequate space to run its full course.
How many of us allow our lives to come to a full rest and recovery? How many of us dive in impulsively when the energy can carry us in all directions or even--metaphorically--smash us upon rocks in circumstances beyond our control? Sometimes the wisdom is to let the waves in life run their course and come to a rest.
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