Look To The Horizon

Have you ever been on a boat when the water and the craft were not in agreement?

Any wise sailor tells you to look to the horizon to keep the external chaos from causing internal chaos...(which if not resolved creates more external chaos if you understand what I mean.)

They also advise you not to go below deck and try not to focus on anything that your mind is expecting to be stable. For example reading a book or anything that requires constant focus.

A very intersting solution I found was to steer the boat (like driving a car) helps keep your mind off motion sickness and temporarily stops symptoms.

Testing The Theory

My husband and I had the opportunity to test this theory several years ago. We had taken a day trip to the Bahamas and on the journey a couple of storms found our path.

My husband immediately took the Dramamine, gave me a peck on the cheek and said I'll see you in a few hours...goodnight.

I didn't want to miss the adventure! Even as the dishes crashed off the shelves and the long standing crew started turning green. . .I decided to endure the experience.

The stage show was canceled and the ballroom turned into a triage for all the sea sick passengers. Finally, feeling a little tested myself, I headed for the deck. . .so does this horizon thing really work?

Yes. Changing my focus and removing myself from the details of the situation helped me to remember that the cruise would end. There would be a port to dock in. This was just a temporary situation.

As I returned to the ballroom to check on my husband I thought about taking the Dramamine and joining my husband in "Dreamland". . .then I witnessed a small child give into her sore tummy all over her father. The man's face said it all. . .I spent the rest of the trip providing barf bags, blankets and hopefully comfort to other people on the journey with me.

I decided to steer my ship. . .

Happy Navigating,
Kym