The Ocean of Days

They are like waves. Every day rolls in and crashes on the sandy beach of our lives. A gentle swell forms as the sunlight bends over the horizon. The shadows of the night’s slumber deepen and then disappear as the crest of the day roars to life. Noon welcomes the midday cap, foaming and churning as the evening gravity pulls the day’s energy into the afternoon churning surf. Soon, the evening beach catches the breaking swash of the ending day, spreading out the final momentum as the fading sound bubbles across the glistening night sky. The ebb of today retreats to form a new tomorrow.

At first glance, every day looks the same. They crash upon our lives with a dependable rhythm. We can gaze upon our calendar and even see the forming swells of tomorrow. We can predict the sights and sounds that will be much like today, or yesterday, or the day before. But the truth is, every day is different. Some will come in with a roar, some with a gentle whisper. Each day has a new energy. It may follow the same flow, but the story will be different. It will wash new memories into your life. New encounters. New adventures. New challenges. Every day is unique. It is a gift, a precious experience that will soon fade tonight and begin anew.

Look out into the ocean. Your day is arriving. What does it look like today? How will you meet it? What will it bring? I don’t know about you, but I’m going in! I’m ready. I feel the cool foam of yesterday on my feet and can hear the new crescendo rising. Today’s crest is approaching, and it looks magnificent. I think I’ll take this one, enjoy it, and embrace the energy as it carries me through the joys and trials of today’s story.

Will you join me?