Last week was spring break and I surprised my little one with a short mini vacation to the cute little surf town in Santa Cruz. The drive down there was rough with traffic most of the way down. But once we got there, the weather was perfect for the beach, pool and the Boardwalk. I got us a decent motel less than half a block away from the action. Taking advantage of the free parking was great. Thankfully we went in the middle of the week so it wasn’t crowded and actually quite nice.
I’m from Hawaii so I really liked the charm and vibe of this surf and chill community. After a day and a half of the boardwalk with rides, games, miniature golf and fair food, we finally went to the beach. I laid out my towel and put sunscreen on the boy before he went to enjoy the water. I walked to the water's edge and felt the very cool (nearly freezing for me) water. I was instantly brought back to reality that I was in California, not back home.
As I watched the daredevil kids try to get into the water for a swim but getting pushed back to the shore because of the waves crashing close by. Each set that would come in the small up and down waves and then crescendo into a big beautiful glass like crest shaped barrel was so mesmerizing to me. Taking in all the saltwater air smell and the sand between my toes, I couldn’t help but think that’s how life is. A bunch of ups and downs and when it's all coming together forms the most beautiful wave. I’ve heard the saying ride the wave and go with the flow so many times. But what I’ve learned is that when I do ride the waves and enjoy the up and down journey it prepares me for the big beautiful outcome.
Another quote I’ve read is I can’t control the waves but I can learn how to surf. I had dreams to learn how to surf when I was a little girl and still sometimes in my dreams now I imagine riding a wave on a longboard looking fierce in a two piece. Above all I need to trust that God/Universe/Angels and Ancestors all have my back. Everything is supposed to be the way it is. My job now is to enjoy the ride and help others enjoy their ride along the way.
