I'm a Surfer

Cindy Georgakas

Jan 22

Good Morning from sunny California,

Luckily for us is raining as we're behind in our downpour from last year at this time but it's early, so time will tell. It's a wonderful thing but I must be dreaming of the sun and surf which lucky for me, is a gift from my SIL in April and I'm still reeling by his generosity. I was and still am in shock by this incredible gift of heart.

I'm on a wave theme at the moment as you've noticed if you are a follower of my blog. Welcome if you are new here and thanks for your time and attention.

I'm inspired by those I know that are experiencing challenges and continue to show up and fight whatever battle they're going through. I am in awe and blessed to bare witness to their honesty and courage. More often that not, I am inspired by their trials and tribulations and write when I'm inspired by their tenacity, facing each obstacle as it comes.

I'm a surfer.
Drowning in the puddle of sorrow,
darkness swallows me whole.
Lost, confused, exhausted.
Desperation sets in.

A shadow of myself,
I throw myself to the jagged rocks to escape this emotional hell.
Anything's better than this torment of loneliness,
not wanting to go on.
This pit of emptiness overshadows any rational thought,
giving my power to you.

I'm surfer and I've learned to take one wave at a time,
it will come and be sublime.
The swells hit and pummel me,
the next one doesn't come at all.
I sit in anticipation forlorn.
Just when I'm about to give up,
I get barreled.  

I've learned to judge this breaking wave after years of practice.
Practice takes patience and waiting isn't my strong suit.
Just as I'm about to give up, I find that perfect line in the middle,
that places me close enough to the wave to duck under the lip
while still maintaining my speed and control.
I'm a surfer.

It's all I can do to keep my eyes open so I can enjoy the view.
The words burn their way through "Don't give up until it's over"!
I pull into a barrel with the resolve that going to make it out
and relax and commit to myself.

I know better than to eject prematurely!
What might look like the end could open and turn
into the biggest tube of my life and yours too,
even if you're not a surfer.
And so, it is with life.

Here awaits the most amazing blues and greens, and sandy browns,
everything moving at once, yet everything standing still.
Mesmerized by the light at the end of the tunnel, the sound, the feeling.

Time stands still in this transcendental state.
This is what it means to thrive and be fully alive.
This is what it means to ride it out to the other side.  

Did I tell you?
I'm a surfer. 
I know what it means to survive and thrive and so do you.
No one can steal this bliss,
Not even you.

Whatever you're facing remember to hold on to your dream and don't get torn or shredded by the downpours of life!

Stay honest in your truth but don't wear them like a badge of honor; Never lose hope.

Blessings of Love~

❤️

🌊🌊🌊

Cindy