“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” -Isak Dinesen
I have always loved this quote. For its references and simplicity. But throughout this past year it resonated more, and metaphorically so. It was placed centrally on my manifestation board where I viewed it daily.
To sweat meant to try harder, have grit, push past comfort zones. (Ironically this was very not literal; I didn’t sweat at all during chemo. I learned later that this is in fact a thing.)
To have tears was to experience real grief, and to allow myself to be supported by others. (And then yes, also literally; my eye watered like a fountain with Bell’s Palsy. This is also a thing).
And, oh, the Sea. My favorite place ever. It’s where I have always come to see the big picture, to be in a state of ease even when there’s turmoil.
I love being salty.
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Ocean Beach, a 2-mile downhill stroll from my house, and my usual haunt.
Colten was my beach buddy this week. He may attend college in Boston, but his heart is in SF.
I always love a good fog view. San Franciscans fondly call it “Karl,” and it makes any beach walk feel fresh and inspirational. A few of my drawings this year have focused on ocean & fog views.