At low tide, once the shore reveals what the water has deposited, we as humans dare to emerge from our regular world and to explore what we could not during the moments of immense force from the sea. We are able to use our energy to observe, learn, experience what is not immediately obvious when the tide comes in and the undertow is strong. We watch what that force can do. At low tide, when the force of the water has receded somewhat, our own energy swings into action. We venture out, mindful, but not fearful.
Timing is important.
Watching for signs, most subtle at first, and then more insistent. While our bodies can hang back, our spirits can remain with the motion, the sound, the memory of what was seen and experienced. Just a thought. As you know, I live here on the shores of the Straits of Juan de Fuca, right at the point where the Big Ocean, via the Straits, enters into the calmer waters of Puget Sound. Thanks for reminding me of all this.