as always I didn't check the weather before I walked out to go to the beach.
It was overcast and a bit foggy morning
so I thought I'd walk for an hour before the rain.
And I wanted to put together my thoughts on the sermon while walking.
Once I walked into the beach
I almost heard the ocean calling my name.
Come closer!
Let's play!
At first I refused.
No, that's not why I'm here.
I need to organize my thoughts.
It insisted.
Just be with me. Be.
So I let go of my plan and started walking.
Waves came closer to my feet like a teasing friend
and I ran to walk away laughing.
Then I saw something I never have noticed before.
The reflection of the sun on the beach was walking along with me.
There must be a simple scientific explanation
but at the moment I was in awe of seeing the sun walking beside me.
Like a good friend.
And I realized that it's only on a certain surface I can see the reflection.
The reflection disappears on dry sand and becomes blurry when the wave covers the sand.
It's only visible on wet sand with no moving water.
I thought of it as a thin space where the distance between heaven and earth is thinner,
where I can gaze at God's presence
where I no longer feel separated from my Creator.
I tried to stay on that path
knowing it will soon disappear.
I only hoped that my lack of faith will not make me act as if I never witnessed it.
As I was leaving the beach
I felt hugged by God.
I realized the ocean invited to be with it
to give me a special gift.
to give me a special gift.
