A sea day. Magic invention. Luxurious and lazy. A day to consider where we have been or plan where we are going. Time to sit in contemplation, connection and conversation with new friends. 

Important also to sit with the present moment, this, just this. Not wishing it was otherwise and not longing or remembering. 

A time change, an hour later. We have breakfast in the buffet with lots of fresh fruit. A swim in the salt water pool. 

A painting class with acrylics- the study of a small seascape. Yesterdays class with charcoal sketch of an apple still life. Yesterday’s art now hanging on the class room wall for all to see. 

Reading a book about the wisdom from trees. Shallow spread out roots of the spruce. The fir digs down deep and shoots up high. Some species can better survive and thrive the weather and sunshine. 

As i breathe today, although at sea, noticing the breath, the give and take, rise and fall, in and out. Automatic rhythm where no one is falling behind, no one is getting ahead. Still, we compare. No one is of any greater value!! 

Peaceful. Private. Pleasant. 

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Beautiful relaxing day in Malta yesterday. Also time at the pool and with new friends. Grateful for this vacation. Grateful for time and space to relax. Time for sleep, eating well and enjoying the ports of call. Tomorrow is a day at sea, grateful. 

May gratitude foster deep connection and tenderness towards myself and others.  May the benefits radiate outward like gentle rolling waves. May we all be well.