Livin' La Dolce Vita

I’ve come to the Island, South Padre Island, with the intentions of relaxing, resting, becoming inspired and simply having fun. And, I guess maybe checking one or two items off of my bucket list and I guess doing some writing.

For too long, I’ve been searching for that purpose, though down here, that might better be said, searching for that porpoise. Nonetheless, it has always been me searching, trying to find the reason for my being. Trying to find what makes me tick, trying to understand.

But all it took was for me to wake up and see a sunrise. That’s it. All of the desires and wants are secondary to being able to see God’s presence before me each morning. The first one on Sunday was more than I expected. Spectacular. Beautiful. Powerful. Inspiring.

The next one was totally different in appearance but with the same emotions. Then today, today was a little different. We were up a little earlier than the days before and as I sat out on our balcony, I began to get a little nervous wondering where my sunrise was. I’ve pretty much quit looking at a clock or watch for the past few days but I knew the time for God’s masterpiece was nigh. But where was it?

I began reflecting on the previous day and began trying to put some order into my nervousness. Albeit foolish nervousness, yet the anxiety began to build. Where is my sunrise, God? How come you are late? What’s going on?

As I have been told all of my life, my plan isn’t necessarily His plan. My timeclock isn’t necessarily His timeclock. My purpose isn’t necessarily His purpose.

And suddenly there He was in all of His glory shining on me, shining on my beach. Shining on my island. Shining on my world. I guess my faith was tested again at least in my mind. He was coming. His sun was coming…..when He was ready.

I have found and now am living La Dolce Vita. I am living “the good life”. Not because I am fortunate enough to be able to be on an island and see both His sunrises and sunsets but because I was simply reminded as long as I can see the sun and feel the sun, I am still alive and that my friend, is “the good life”.

Sure, basking in the warmth. Walking in the sand. Hearing the roar of the waves. Feeling the coolness of the water all adds to the senses. But just being thankful for being alive as I learn of more and more acquaintances moving along gives me La Dolce Vita.

Do I need the beach to enjoy it more. Sure, I’m only human and there is nothing wrong with worldly pleasures. But if I lost it all today, all I would need is that sunrise.

Peace.