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Black Swan over the Horizon

Writer: Murat ErtanMurat Ertan

It is an exciting feeling to see a black swan. One fascinating thing to observe while sailing is seeing the objects going down as you move away from them. Symmetrically, they go up over the horizon when you come closer to them. Ups and downs, as the saying goes. Very interestingly, while sailing, you also go up and down in a furious sea.


I believe one of the best feelings is to see a black swan over the horizon. You see it and are amazed by it. You didn’t know of it just a couple of milliseconds ago, but now you know it. Also, just you know it. The crew will be seeing it, too, but at this extraordinary moment, it is a black swan for everyone else while you acknowledge the beauty. This feeling, if felt by any, could be one of the best aromas of life.


Since, by definition, you cannot know a black swan, it is very unique. No one could make a black swan occur, but it occurred, and you saw it over the horizon. It is like a blessing, and it is like a reward. This very moment is very valuable. Yet, you need to have the courage to look over the horizon. Such moments are lost due to fear or sloth.


As the music goes: …somewhere beyond the sea…

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