My New Year solo retreat in Florida brought several unexpected events. From chilly weather to technology challenges, I found myself practicing the art of "letting go" on more than one occasion. It was a time of stillness, deep reflection and gratitude. As always, just walking along the beach was a welcome therapy. On the only day it was actually warm enough to feel the ocean touch my skin, it was though everyone in the area came out to be healed by the elusive warmth of the sun. I stood for a while in the cradle of a sand bar- mesmerized by the mysterious way the sea and sand dance with each other. Up ahead, I noticed two friends sitting in their beach chairs. Their bodies and hearts seemingly protected by a circle of water, holding them separate and safe in their conversation. I was speaking to the sand, listening to the ocean; they were speaking and listening to each other. Soul conversations... deep and rich in any form.
