The beach. The ocean. The place where you can come as you are and be refreshed all the same. Stand on the shore or even better, lounge by the water and let your mind wander. The sounds, the smells and the feel that the sea brings compares to no other. This place inspires the heck out of me. The constant overturning of the water is cleansing and renewing just the same. And to think that the vast ocean has been moving like this for millions of years makes my thought process just go insane. Some people like the beach with loads of people and all the goodies that go with that. I prefer a secluded body of water to ponder my choices, my future, and probably my grocery list… I feel small here and sometimes that’s a good thing. In this game of life, we all need a break. I try to “break” as much as possible even if it’s just for a few hours to the beach. I live in a place with four seasons and I will travel to the ocean in the dead of winter just to hear the waves and the roar that accompanies them. Flip flops off and toes in the sand- cannot beat that feeling!
One favorite spot is the Cliff Walk in York, Maine. You can go here to check out the site. This is a coastal hike (more of a rougher walk that can be rugged at times) that most anyone can do in good sneakers. The whole thing is roughly a half mile long, but it’s so casual that you can do the whole walk or just part. There are great rocky views and you can always catch the waves crashing in. A great spot for spectacular pictures and exploring coastal nature. Every time we go, I find something new to love!