I’m fortunate that I was born and grew up somewhere close to the coast. There’s something spiritual about going to the beach, where the land meets the water. The edge of the continent, the sound of the water coming onto shore—it grounds us and centers us. We’re land creatures, but standing in the water and looking out to the horizon reminds us what’s beyond. I believe it helps us recognize that there’s more than just us, that we’re a part of something greater. The effervescence can be powerful. Beach days aren’t inherently lazy. Sometimes they provide further growth and awakening. As with many things, it only requires stillness.