I walked towards the receding and returning 2 foot waves in a dark storm on Vancouver Island west side, feeling drawn in a way I can’t explain. I knew without a doubt I would not be harmed, and my brain flashed all the warnings I had read about riptides and sudden storms and people drowning. The moon was full, and I walked until I was only a few feet away and suddenly I felt the wave come completely through me and back out again. Numerous times. My friend was yelling for me to come back fearing for my safety but in that moment, I knew I was meant to be there , I really didn’t want to leave that place … And that moment. Briefly, I felt completely connected with the ocean and nature…. And I felt loved and understood. 💜