As I age, I am more aware of the constantly changing cycle, the ebbs and flows of life. Like the tides which rise and crash against the shores, so do unexpected events disrupt our lives. As a younger woman, I fought to keep my head above the water. But as the years go by, I am more accepting of the inevitable. There is a greater power that takes control, and I am just a shell or piece of seaweed tossed about in the fray and thrown against the sand. Breathe deeply, let go, synchronize with the heartbeat of the ocean. Feel the power without resisting; flow without fighting against it; look forward with acceptance.