The sea does not reward those
who are too anxious, too greedy,
or too impatient.
One should lie empty, open,
choiceless as a beach—
waiting for a gift from the sea.
– Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea
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©2010, Photo by Jen Payne
Copies of Gift from the Sea can be purchased here.
Lovely photo!!!
gorgeous image, lovely verse – thanks!