I go about my day, everything feeling fine.

It is fine, it’s even much better than fine. And that’s the truth.

But then then, something reminds me, or something happens and its as though I’m whirled into a different universe.

It feels like what I imagine drowning to be: swirling with the current, unable to find anything to grasp hold of, this/these moment(s) treacherous, yet, after so many repetitions of this; I know now…

…I KNOW, that, I WILL SURFACE!

Because, I am, Somehow, always propelled upward!

While it used to astonish me more, I am learning that this is, the normal flow of life, for every human.

Now that I’ve been able to recover quicker, when coming up for air, I can see that there are more people at the surface, in fact, the waters are covered with them!

Deep breaths, smiles, stories, triumphs and (oh the laughter!).

These sights and sounds melt away the brief memory of the tormented silence of the dark abyss.

It’s the most joyous party! reminding me of heaven. ❤️

We are all at different places, at different times.

Some of us may be under, some of us may be above.

Our timing may be off…

*Yet, we are all in this sea together!

I am so thankful for the moments I can see someone else, under the surface; and that connectedness will never be lost.

I’m also overjoyed when I’m above and can celebrate with those who are in view!

It’s also a rare-ish miracle when there’s a connection beyond these two surfaces; when we can finally get full perspective, when we can be above and still recognize those below. Also, equally miraculous, being under and able to rejoice with those above.

Although we can’t ever fully understand where each one of us are at, we can imagine their struggle and also their joy!

May we all give grace for timing, be understanding and champion each other, through this sea/sport called life!

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