Recently, I went to 2 places - Girgaum Chaupatty (people may wonder, what's so new about it) and Mahabaleshwar. And I am going to write about something specific which I experienced there.
Scene 1 at Girgaum Chaupatty
I and Harsh (my husband) went there after office, just to have some air (can't call it fresh really!) and some open space to walk about.... after some time, we settled ourselves onto the beach, sitting there in sand. The sea was only about 30-35 feet away from us. We could see the waves coming, slowly and gently. And then just a wave here or there, which would make more splash. So while we were talking, I paid attention to the sound of the waves...... and I became more attentive to what Harsh was saying. And at that very moment, it reflected on me (as it always does), proximity to sea always makes me introspective, more sensitive, more thoughtful, overwhelmed with emotions...... it has a magical effect on me. I just tried expressing it in words, but I couldn't. I think this is the effect - whenever I am close to sea, the experience is always - beyond words....
Scene 2 - at Mahabaleshwar
We had been to Mahabaleshwar 2 weeks back. And we saw the weather changing from a mildly hot, sunny day to a cloudy atmosphere, then to dense fog where visibility was not more than 5 feet. I found it quite amazing and wonderful - it just gave an insight - never underestimate nature - it has power enough to weaken you, to shake you from roots..... to teach you, to help you learn and grow....
Wondering again, as to what I am trying to say??? Well, it's just that, I am urging you all to pay attention to nature's way of communicating with you. In doing so, you start communicating and connecting more with yourself - something that you probably miss out on doing, in this rat race.
Connecting with nature can provide you a good way to connect with yourself. Try it to believe it!
Hi Dhanu: I share your sentiments, I remember the first time in the 90's I was at the Santa Monica beach witnessing the mighty Pacific Ocean, where the name connotates Peacify, however the biggest Tsunami's originate in the Pacific Ocean. It was an exhilirating experience touching and wading into the very cold waters on the beach for the first time in my life, So I have been on the beaches of the Baltic sea, the Atlantic ocean. The Blue Sea's are very soothing and always memorable! Enjoy the beaches of Mumbai.
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Hi Dhanashree, I read your entire blog....liked it:)...especially this particular post...since I have a great liking for the sea too.....totally agree with u it is kinda hard to explain the feelings in words....when i was in bombay...every morning at 5.30 i used to go jogging....and every day i had a different feeling, learned something new from this mighty water body....and very often i even quote when people ask what do wish to do after retirement...haaaa...too early to say...but my answer is...all i wanna do is live by the sea...and seriously i want to....can't get enough of it....:)...will share my experiences someday with u.....happy blogging...cheers!
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