Last Thing You'll Ever See

If you could choose the very last thing you see before you die, what would it be?

If I were to die this moment, I would like to have the ocean before my eyes. Wide open ocean, the sound of waves lapping against the shore, the smell of sea salt in the air. Not only is the ocean a world of stunning beauty, it is also an amazing force of Mother Nature. The ocean can evoke a sense of chaos and turmoil while at the same time produce feelings of peace and tranquility. I find the ocean to be a sort of proverbial rock in my life. It’s presence a necessity, knowing I can reach out to it for calm, relaxation, inspiration and stability. I can stare at the ocean for hours and never tire of its beauty. The rhythm of the waves - be they rough white caps or almost still as glass. The way the sun reflects off the water, giving the illusion of glitter shimmering atop the surface of the sea. Looking out into the horizon, seeing only a great expanse of water that is ultimately connected to every other body of water on earth. I find this all very peaceful and tranquil. It is a place that feeds my mind, body and soul. Yes, there is something incredibly calming to me about the ocean. I am drawn it and I can’t think of anything else I would rather see in the moments before I die.