On a cold winter’s day, as I gazed from my office window, a sudden sliver of sunlight pierced the gray. In that moment of awareness, nature startled me with its quiet promise of sunshine— whispering, “be patient… what you seek is almost here.”

This episode is a reflection on that gift of light, a reminder to stay steady, stay aware, and stay mindful at sea level.
-Bob A, Mindful at Sea Level

Credits:

Music: One Day by IndieDan

Artwork: Gemini AI

Poem: A Promise of Sunshine by Bob A, Mindful at Sea Level

Lyrics:

A Promise of Sunshine

The dawn awakens with a whisper of joy
—touched with gold.

Summer sings one final refrain,
then exits south, pursued by rain.

A dash of joy to start the day, letting go the sorrows of yesterday.

Tears and hugs of the past, not forgotten,
yet with chills, I anticipate the thrill
of being here, now, with you
in earth’s heaven.

Morning sunshine improves with age.
Its shimmering rays of joy
dance across a cold, melancholy landscape.

I retreat within, to safe harbor—
observing, noticing,
moment to moment,
in the silent language of nature, a whisper.

A promise of sunshine.

-Bob A, 2025

Morse Code Key:

MASL (Mindful at Sea Level)

BREATHE

SHINE BRIGHT

MASL Season 2 is dedicated to Jack Russell Nation.

You’re listening to Season 2 of Mindful at Sea Level-Heading North, a space for poetry, guided meditations, reflections, and mindful curiosities.

I’m Bob A, a trained mindfulness coach and military veteran, heading north after decades of world travel and plenty of life experience in “the pursuit of success combined with restlessness.”

This podcast is my offering from “one wild and precious life.” Thank you for being here… and being mindful at sea level.”

Mindful at Sea Level Podcast Season 2-Heading North: created by Bob A with Audacity and Spotify for Creators, 2025

Trailer artwork: Photo by Thomas Lipke, 2018

Music: Boundless Worship by Josue Novais, 2023