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Watching Sunrises at the South Jersey Shore
An event I anticipate in springtime.
This story was inspired by a writing prompt published under The Storyteller’s Vault Non-Fiction Writing Prompts Challenge.
Goodbye winter and hello spring!
Now that the weather is getting warmer, I can’t wait to engage in more outdoor activities like walking at a nearby park, visiting my loved ones, and sitting on my balcony on a mild, sunny afternoon. The one thing I’m looking forward to is returning to Ocean City, NJ so I can observe the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean at the beach.
Two months ago, I shared a story that was a haiku and affirmation about the beauty of sunrise. There’s something special to witness the beginning of a new day that connects me with both spirit and nature by listening to the symphony of seagulls flying in the sky while the ocean waves splash against the shoreline; feeling the cool, gritty sand on the soles of my feet; and smelling the relaxing scent of saltwater permeating in the air.
I first began my pre-dawn trek almost two years ago one Saturday morning in late June after having a stressful week at work during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. That outing helped refresh my mind and soul after being cooped up inside my apartment working from home with very little social…