Written and read by Lili Fox-Lim
Text of the story:
Flow State
Sweat beaded on her temple, not just from the heat. The rhythmic crashing allowed her attention to find its habitual peace.
A juicy wave on the horizon. Ale began to sprint. The juvenile edge of the wave walled up. Perfect. It peeled over. Yes. The tunnel of water enclosed her, in darkness. Then, silence. Stars. Ale tensed. Familiar heralds, dancing neon strings, in her periphery. Here we go!
SHHP. Near freezing. Choppy. Maybe the Atlantic— SHHP. Windy. Sand in her eyes. SHHP. Was that a castle? SHHP. Back on her board. Topanga.
On Tuesday, Dr. Mills listened intently. He nodded. “Quite an imagination! Surfing clearly makes you very relaxed and, uh, creative.”
Ale took a measured breath. She would try a new therapist next week.
Music Credits:
“Nebula Eternal Relaxing Meditative Soundscape” by The Turquoise Moon
Sound Credits:
Sound Effects from Storyblocks and by L. Stephanie Tait
Sound Design by L. Stephanie Tait
Sound mixing by L. Stephanie Tait
Image credits (everything was made by a human):
Poster image, Earth Crew 2042 logo, and animation by Brian Carroll
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