The Details:
It's 71 at the house. The sunrise was at 7:16. The high tide was at 10:12. There was a gentle breeze coming out of the south. We're forecast to have showers this morning.
The Practice:
I QW to the beach just before sunrise. I shot the image above as soon as I arrived on the beach with my phone camera. There was a very heavy cloud bank on the horizon. There was zero color this morning a grey washout.
I started with a full round of The 10+ and play tag (push-hands) with the ocean. I focused on consistency and health.
Next I did a Round (left side) focused on 'No-Mind' and watching my reaction as tourists walked, ran, chatted and rode bikes way too close to me. I did get a few that recognized me as a human being, others....not so much. It always amazes me how little courtesy there is in the world these days. Perhaps it's always been like this? I'm using it as fodder for checking my reaction to folks invading my tranquil space and questioning any negative reaction inside of myself. It's an ongoing project!!
Next I did SPT and cultivating with nature.
Next I did a round of Anyo Dalawa focused on good quality basic stances, footwork, punches and kicks.
Next I did a round of Seisan Kata with the same focus as I had for Anyo Dalawa.
I finished with Standing and Healing Qigong as I was returning to the house.
NOTE: I've realized that I really like it when the tide is coming in/up, with the exception of having to practice in the soft sand and having folks that are walking in the water refuse to change their line; if I have a camera on a tripod I get more courtesy, but not always. That is very curios to me.