i had never seen the moon so large or so close. it seemed to take up my entire field of vision save for the dark blue and white foamy waves lapping at my feet. sitting there, i slowed my rapid heartbeat by aligning my breaths with the incoming tide. as i looked out into this massive silver moon, what seemed like a hole punctured in the blackness that is the universe, i noticed the waves becoming more ominous. the dark water started to rage overhead as though it wanted to overtake the giant moon completely. perhaps the water was envious of this magnificent, glowing sphere and demanded my attention.
i stayed seated, legs outstretched (now becoming drenched by the angry water), the moon hiding behind the towering waves but its reflection was now cast even further. each exhale fell in line with the crashing water. i felt enveloped by the salty air and the glowing moon, and for the first time
i felt it.
i had heard it described my whole life; a release, they would tell me. it's like you're weightless, not tied down by anything. nothing matters, someone else said. i closed my eyes and let it sink in deeper into my pores, through my bloodstream and past my vital organs and tissue. all the way into my soul. i would never forget this moment, this feeling. i would never forget the first time i knew my life would be different. i knew
i was free.
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