Summary:

This poetic passage takes us on a metaphorical journey of riding the tide and swimming in the shallows, enjoying the freedom and peace of being out of control. However, as time catches up, the tides rise and we are forced to face the simplicity and the fear of being pushed back into the uncertain tides after being comfortable on the shore.

Takeaways:

🌊 Cherish the present moment and the freedom it brings.

🌊 Embrace the unknown and be open to new experiences.

🌊 Recognize that there may come a time when circumstances change and we have to adapt.

🌊 Find beauty and value in simplicity, even if it's forced upon us.

🌊 Be prepared to face and overcome fear and uncertainty as a healthcare professional.

🌊 Continuously challenge yourself to improve and adapt to new situations.

The Tide Shall Rise Again

We rode the tide till it left nothing but our bodies sprawled against grains of silt

Cherished the momentary breeze that would come along in an attempt to take us further we didn’t know what was to come next

We swam under the shallows and never let a breathe out

Waited in anticipation

But more so waited in the peace of being left out of control

We swam as much as we wanted for as long as we wanted

There was no time limit in this moment, but we knew there would be

Till then, we counted how long we could hold our breath

One, two, three… seventy thousand, seventy thousand and one

We overstayed our welcome

Time caught up to us faster than we could plunge out the shallows

Tides began to rise

And we were left underneath trying to feel the sand in our palms once more

How lovely was it to be forced to face simplicity

Life coming to a sleeted halt

But how scary is it to be pushed into the tides after being so used to sleeping on the shore