I dawdled in bed a lot this morning. The sun was up and it was still early. So I got up, stuffed a few things in my trusted backpack and walked to the beach. Dusty lanes in a village. Litter of pups tumbling about. Swaying palm trees. Large kokum, mango, and jackfruit trees in backyards. And then the gorgeous sun, the empty beach, a roaring sea...and the song of peace in my ears and heart. I loved my morning so much! I just parked myself on a dupatta and let the world do its thing. The sun climbed in the sky but it didn't feel uncomfortable. I was lusciously relaxed! I had a few moments of uncomfortable clarity. All the beauty in the world did not take away the stale worry and narrative that I was carrying in me. I am today not strong enough to do anything about it. But I intend to be that way someday. Until then, we do the best we can. Listen to the sea. Surrender to the Lord.
I went to the spa for a massage. That was expensive. And not worth it. But it was an experience. I was almost attacked by some strays in the evening. Thankfully I screamed and a sweet shopkeeper took them away. Gosh! That was close.
And the definite highlight was a swim in the pool at night. Dear Universe, if ever I have felt loved...it was in that moment...when I was floating on my back and looked up to see pretty stars amidst a tapestry of leaves. There were sounds of bhajan and keertan coming from a neighborhood temple. The melody carried over the water.
I was swimming. I was free.
Here are all the things I am grateful for:
1. Papa is well.
2. Got really sweet autorickshaw people to and fro the city area.
3. Got saved from dogs
4. Really relished the ghavan and aaloo matar. And of course, loved the sol kadi. Love it so much!
5. Met a guy at the beach. He is a Math teacher from Pune. We talked about the places he has traveled to and he mentioned Jaisalmer in June. I have never been to Jaisalmer. May be worth checking out.
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