Eyes on the Horizon

As the boat pitched and yawed in the waters of the Aegean, provoked by Meltimi winds, my host said, "Keep your eyes on the horizon to avoid being seasick." From that moment on, as my body bounced and slid, my stomach remained calm because my eyes were fixed on that thin blue line where ocean met sky.

Eventually, we sailed into a quiet harbor, ate a nourishing breakfast, and then jettied into a quaint little island town. It was a beautiful, clear Sunday, and people were walking the beach or having coffee in an outdoor shop or, like us, simply walking along the road, breathing and loving life.

Beyond the harbor, the sea still chopped and churned, but we were safe, serene, and happy.

You write it:  When a tempest arises, what do you do to remain calm?