“The Voice of the Sea Speaks to the Soul.”
The sea’s words were in the warm wind and rustling sway of the sea grass,
and it said………….
(cue Last of the Mochicans music…)
“Girlfriend! It’s time to unplug!”
(blink-blink-blink….blank stare…. shake head…ummm)
What? Unplug? What about, “Your destiny is to be revealed”? What about, “I have words of wisdom for you”? What about something a tad bit more romantic and soulful?
Nope, it just whispered (I swear with a hint of a head bobble & finger wag) “UNPLUG… like NOW“.
It was time to turn the phone off, not worry about the sketchy wi-fi connection, or the gazillion emails piling up, or the blog posts unwritten.
It was time to re-prioritize and connect with what is truly important… FAMILY TIME.
It was time to collect shells and sink toes into sea foam.
Time to catch a few waves, repair relationships, and make memories…
It was time to take a much needed romantic walk hand in hand and kiss like we were 20 again.
Time to replace the heels with sandy flip flops or better yet, bare feet.
Time to chase a few rainbows after the summer showers.
Time to celebrate a week off by not straightening my hair, wearing bathing suits all day, and sipping a nice glass of wine….
or two,
or three,
ahem…
and then walk with the family to the end of the dock to watch the day quietly come a close and see the sun slip behind the horizon.
After a week of relaxing, I wanted to ask the sea for more time, but the sea said it was time to go home, but to remember to…
set the phone on silent sometimes,
turn off the computer screen
read the kids a story,
and show the family how much they are loved.
Because when the sea speaks to the soul, you listen.
Kim
What beach is in these pictures? It’s beautiful.
Kate
Avon, a small village on the outerbank barrier islands of NC. The Atlantic is on one side and the sound is on the other. It’s our favorite vacation spot. 😉
Is that anywhere near Swansboro, or even Beaufort? My parents used to live in Beaufort for many years, and my sister has property in that area!
Hi Kate,
It’s north of Beaufort. It’s essentially Hatteras Island. Avon is just the name of the village where we always stay. Gorgeous area!
Hey kim. Best thing I have read all day. Your pics are amazing especially the black and white.
Thanks Laura! I love that one too. I too a trillion photos and we had a wonderful time. Hugs to you my friend! ~kim
Beautiful post, beautiful pictures. Love that area!
Great photos! Looks like you had a fantatic time.
That is a dream vacation for me!!! So glad you had such a wonderful time, so beautiful!
XO
Kristin
Well said, Kim… glad you had a chance to unplug! I’m always recharged by time by the sea, too. 🙂
xo Heidi
beautiful photos and words!
x
Looks like a beautiful spot! Might have to join you next year 🙂
I know a NC beach when I see one 😀 We have visited NC every year for many years. And now we permanently reside here. We just relocated to the WIlmington area and we are loving it! Enjoy yourself!
Good for you! L.O.V.E. T.H.I.S.! 😉
Ohhhh this makes my heart yearn for a beach 🙂
Can’t wait to meet you at Haven!!!
An absolutely fabulous post — one of my favorites. I wanted to jump into the photos and relax with you!
Excellent advice about listening to the sea.
You rock, girl!
Debbie in Texas
Wonderful post! Yes and yes….and my week is coming up!. I so need to unplug! 🙂 5 days upon returning from my week and ……Haven! I’ll be revived and ready! 😉
Nancy
Thank you Nancy! See you in a few weeks!
Love your page.. it’s almost like being right there.
I live about 20 mins. to a section of English Bay and the scent of sand and salt and seaweed
are all around us.
* “Eye of the Amaryllis” is a eastcoast movie from Natalie Babbit’s book.. reminds me a bit of your place.