Tsunami?

As we approach the island, we can start to see the bottom of the sea as it rises up to meet us. The water is so clear that except for the blue green tint and the occasional ripple, it would appear we are floating on air. The sun is brightly hanging in the sky and it is very warm with just a gentle breeze.

It is like time is starting to stand still and I am slowly being hypnotized by the islands enchantment. Can there be a more splendid day?

This state of bliss is interrupted only by the concerned look on the Captain's face and some of the crews' faces. Rumour has it that the captain believes the storm is coming faster than he first thought.

That he has brought us to this island so that we can focus on what we need to learn without distraction.

Like a tsunami, something can happen off the coast of Japan creating a massive wave that will devastate Vancouver where, at the time, may not have a cloud in the sky.

He has told us that;

“by the time we see the storm coming; it will be too late to start getting ready.”


The biggest tragedy is that most people may know some of what they have to do and will not have taken action.

The Captain has said that;

"unless we know “why” we need to take a specific action, we will not have the "conviction" to do it."

If we were just told what to do, the information would be put on the pile of “I don’t get it” or “that’s new for me, I don’t trust it” or “let me think about it” or “how do I know that is right compared to all the other stuff I hear” and then forget about.

On this island we are going to explore financial sailing ideas that may not tie together initially or may not seem relevant. They may seem distinct but will be pulled together as it makes sense.

The captain seems to take some comfort in the fact that, on land, a man overboard just gets dirty.