Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an inspiration! A beacon of hope, strength, and charisma that captivates the human spirit showing that with will and determination the world can change. An incredibly powerful message if believed; all of us have been taught that we can make a difference, that a singular being can influence the world as we know it. Either negatively or positively each of us plays an integral part in our society, the choices made effect our species for generations to come. If you ask me it's an amazing responsibility for one person to carry, and there are a lot of irresponsible people out there... So I have a dream, do what you can with the short time you have on this earth to positively effect the world hence forth. Wash away your shortcomings, faults, by making amends with what you have been given... A life worth living. All I can ask from you is do your best, cause I have just recently started doing mine.
If Dr. King had a second dream, he might of wished for one more birthday on the winter day we experienced in San Diego. Couldn't of been more perfect! Only thing holding me back was I had nothing to do :(. While on the phone with my siblings trying to negotiate a BBQ up at my Mom's pad, my brother mentioned he was going to the beach, and I hung up the phone... Huh... Ding! Lightbulb! I called him back and asked if I could tag along, and most willingly he obliged.
Now I am accustom to the spur of the moment surfing trips, piling into one car to save the precious gas that we never had, laughing as only one can on a boys trip, and experiencing the carelessness and serenity that the ocean can provide. Like a can of sardines, my Bro, AJ, James, and I packed into the Danger (the name he affectionately calls his truck) and with all the excitement there was no awkwardness, no uncomfortable feelings even though your as close to another man as if you were...you know :). Laughing, listening to melodic music, and stories of the epic waves that lie ahead filled the cabin with a density that far out weighed our bodies. It brought me back to the ole' days, I think it was a Wednesday... Where I would fin myself in the same situations with my High School friends. But I digress.
The boys clamored to get their wetsuits on, hoping to be the first one out there, the first to ride a giant, as I leisurely walked behind with my chair, books, and snacks of course. Another day perhaps, where I can dust of my board and familiarize myself with my old friend. It's funny how you can grow apart from the things you love, the people you love if you don't put forth the effort to love them back.
So I read, , not really comprehending, but listening to all the secrets that my old friend has wanted to tell me for years sharing now that I am there to listen. Whether it's imagination, a self imposed connection, or maybe I'm just crazy - it's a bond that I hope to have forever. I know that all people have that place where all is right in life, your eden... and I know mine. Probably explains a lot about recent hiccups (said too lightly), I had deserted my eden. What a great day.
After the session, we headed back to one of my Bro's friends place for a bite, and to wait for the sunset. Little did I know that it was only 10 yards away from the PB Vacation home I used to frequent (again those who know know). Amazing how ironic life is sometimes, it's so unpredictable and not at the same time. I was reminded of a happy time of my life, and how I have had to go thru some pretty serious stuff to get back to a happy place, and I found self there...hmmm... A sign? Maybe? Either way the sunset was spectacular, the kind you want to share with the world, a brother, or a lover... I was very lucky to at least be there with one of them. (Oh yeah and AJ too). Enlightened not at all, enlightening every second.
- Cheers
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