So many analogies and metaphors come to mind when I think about my watery experiences. In October 2019, I took a cruise from Australia to New Zealand and through waters of the South Pacific. It was an incredible experience for many reasons. I enjoyed watching the anchoring and de-anchoring of my ship, the Ovation of the Seas in several ports, even while mooring for tender. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecontemplativevoyager.wordpress.com/2021/06/10/life-happens-with-or-without-anchoring/