When I went hiking up Malibu Creek, I realize that I appreciate the Malibu mountains as much I do the ocean below. As I walked up the dirt road, the overhanging trees provided a sheltering canopy from the scorching sun. I noticed many small lizards running across my path. Sounds of water running down the creek soothed me. I could feel the stream flowing through me, stripping away layers and layers, leaving me with my aloneness. At peace. Loving me.