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| sunrise, Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon |
This morning I awoke to cool breezes and the sound of sea gulls. Before I opened my eyes, I thought about how we are born into and become part of a place.
That place becomes part of us.
Those who live on the ocean live and breathe the sea like a farmer back home is consumed by the soil and weather and crops. Do peaceful sunrises and vivid ocean sunsets become commonplace and normal after a lifetime living near the water?
Maybe I could find someone willing to trade places for a year. I would willingly exchange one harsh, wet winter for another month like yesterday.
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| Sunset, Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon |
talya
Natural beauty never becomes common place. We’ve been here for 11 months now, and I continually am amazed by the sights, sounds and smells each and every day. Last night’s full moon glistening on the water, the laughter of the crows and gulls, the whisper of the wind thru the trees, even the quiet sound rain makes when it falls lightlyt throughout the day … it all feels my soul. I wasn’t born here (but I was born in Cali and raised in Mich off Lake Erie), but I feel like my soul and spirit found peace here. 🙂
Enjoy your time here!
Oregon looks absolutely gorgeous, Talya. Glad you’re enjoying your vacation so much. I always envy those living near the ocean or another body of water surrounded by natural beauty. Must be so soul nurturing.
Me too! What an inspirational place to write.
I think you’d be awestruck over and over, no matter how long you lived there. I love you opening thought.
I think you are right, but there’s nothing like that first time when you see something magnificent.
Beautiful Sunset! Oregon is very beautiful. My sister lived there for many years and I always enjoyed my visits. I’m not sure I would like all of the rain, but I would never get tired of all the beautiful trees!
The trees are amazing!