#naturetherapy
What can I write about California
sun
rocks
sand
blooming flowers year-round
waxy succulents of every size
determined shrubs with thorn-like twigs
What can I write about the soothing clicking of palm leaves rustling in the wind
bold seagulls
spying
searching
soaring
dark fins of dolphins
slipping through rolling blue-green water
water stretching past the horizon
What can I write about the soundtrack of crashing waves
a comforting affirmation whispered over and over
the cascading curves of water
like a woman twirling in a flowing skirt
trimmed with frothy white lace
What can I write about the tide
that pulls
and pulls
and pulls
How it seems to pull out my sorrow, my pain
How I am found when lost in its current
How this water lifts me
and I am a child
embraced by the strong arms of a fearless parent
How good it feels to be carried
to let go of making decisions, directing steps
let go of any destination
any time but this moment
to feel the need to control release its panicked grip on my heart
How this baptism tastes like salt
as I am engulfed in each wave
as I am reborn
rising from the water with a gasp
reborn sinless
free
© SincerelyJoanWrites
May 23
May 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM UTC
"When life seems tough, nature becomes the silent healer—calming the mind, soothing the soul, and reminding us that even storms pass."
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM UTC
Of getting lost and finding ways
Hitting dead-ends
But treading along
With new found resilience
Strength of character
Delving into the depths
Of one’s core
Embracing the fall and the cracks
Soul searching
Gliding
Through each passing day
Apr 27, 2022
Apr 27, 2022 at 8:54 AM UTC
Have you imagined in your turquoise dreams majestic mountains and seaside scenes?
Then go West my friend and come to me in endless summer, savoring fruits of joy in sun warmed shimmer....
Jun 24, 2019
Jun 24, 2019 at 3:52 AM UTC