I wear a silver ring on my right thumb that is in the shape of a wave. It was a gift in a subscription box that several family members joined together to give me for a milestone birthday. I got 5 boxes of nature gifts over the course of a year, which made me feel filled with love every time. The ring was supposed to symbolize the ups and downs of life, and I wore it to remind myself that seasons where you're pummeled by the surf can be followed by riding the crests. About a year later, I still wear it every day.
I love this so much. Thank you for sharing part of your story - the imagery of riding the waves is a powerful and resonant one, deeply embodied, I think. In Puerto Vallarta, the Pacific was strong and my experience of being rocked by the movement of the water was incredibly profound. I would be back on land and feel the ghost of movement in my body and it was reassuring somehow. I guess because it seemed to be communicating that I am part of a greater rhythm, whether I am aware of that or not.
I’m so sorry you have had to manage both Long Covid and losing your closest person; that is a lot of pain & grief. I want to acknowledge you for staying soft and open during such a difficult stretch. We talk a lot about resilience, but remaining open to life’s possibilities takes even more strength, I think.
I wear a silver ring on my right thumb that is in the shape of a wave. It was a gift in a subscription box that several family members joined together to give me for a milestone birthday. I got 5 boxes of nature gifts over the course of a year, which made me feel filled with love every time. The ring was supposed to symbolize the ups and downs of life, and I wore it to remind myself that seasons where you're pummeled by the surf can be followed by riding the crests. About a year later, I still wear it every day.
I love this so much. Thank you for sharing part of your story - the imagery of riding the waves is a powerful and resonant one, deeply embodied, I think. In Puerto Vallarta, the Pacific was strong and my experience of being rocked by the movement of the water was incredibly profound. I would be back on land and feel the ghost of movement in my body and it was reassuring somehow. I guess because it seemed to be communicating that I am part of a greater rhythm, whether I am aware of that or not.
I’m so sorry you have had to manage both Long Covid and losing your closest person; that is a lot of pain & grief. I want to acknowledge you for staying soft and open during such a difficult stretch. We talk a lot about resilience, but remaining open to life’s possibilities takes even more strength, I think.