My contact with the ocean has been eternal, and I know it will continue until one day I finally travel into the fading night for the last time.
I took my first steps in the ocean when I was two, maybe three years old. My mom would take me to this beautiful, peaceful beach, where the calm ocean and gentle ripples let me play on the shore. Seagulls would glide across the sky, while wild dolphins would play gently in the small waves of the open sea. And for the first time, I understood that the ocean would be my home, my shelter, my best friend, even the guardian of my deepest moments of happiness and sadness.
As I grew up and began to glide within its crystal walls of water, I knew there was much more to the ocean than I had ever imagined. Surfing in the solitude of the vast sea, with no witness but the sun kissing the horizon and sometimes accompanied by dolphins, I felt in contact with something much greater than me. Something difficult to describe, yet easy to understand. For I had found a place with purpose that would guide me through that extraordinary journey we call life. So, I decided to live my life in harmony with the waves, the tides, and the creatures that dwell both below and above the ocean.
I took the road less traveled. By doing so, I immersed myself in the underwater world, a world so close to us, and yet so far from many. And I discovered a hidden world so precious and unique that I promised to care for it for the rest of my life. And I keep doing it.
Now, more than sixty years after I made that decision, I can say with a true heart and an open soul that I would do it all again. No regrets. For the ocean remembers everything and never forgets. My moments of sadness, my moments of happiness, and the endless conversations I have shared with him throughout my life. I guess the ocean listens to everyone if you are willing to open your heart. He hears carefully, without ever judging. He is always there for you, no matter what. Day or night, he is just waiting for you to show up. And you are always welcome.
By listening to me without judging me, the ocean taught me to be kind to myself and others, to respect the flow of Nature, to find light even in the darkest shadows, and to respect every tree, every animal, every human being.
The ocean has watched over people for hundreds of thousands of years. It has always held their dreams, hopes, mistakes, and even their victories. Maybe all it asks in return is that we remember him too…
Just as a drop of rain hitting the ocean creates an ever-growing ripple that can last forever, we should always remember that small acts of good can spread more than we ever imagined. Never forget how powerful a small act of love and kindness can be. In the end, nothing really disappears. It just bonds with the Universe that carries all our feelings, our love, and our dreams. For dreams and hope never disappear in the vastness of the ocean. It is fed by love and kindness, but never by fear or hate. Nature doesn’t understand these words, because there is no malice in Nature. So always create ripples of love and kindness. Maybe they will travel far away until they reach the shore of another land, carried by the currents and tides, just like a bottle with a message. We may never witness the full impact of our actions, but they will continue moving, long after we are gone.
What if every act of kindness became another wave in the ocean? They will always return to the shore, and with them, maybe we could create a world where we could finally live in harmony with ourselves, others, and Nature. Even with the whole Universe
One day we will leave this beautiful blue planet forever, but our legacy will endure.
Big changes often begin with a single quiet choice that inspires purpose and hope in others. Without even noticing, that choice echoes in the hearts of millions, spreading love, kindness, and respect for one another and for the Universe.
For we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.
Sergio Bambarén
Dear Sergio,
your words are so true and they touch my Soul like everytime i read something of you….IT IS true…WE are all Part of something big ♥️thank you….you Help people to live their dreams….and you helped Hope to reach the people with her Message🐋🌊🙏
God bless you.
Uta(Hobbit)
Reading this touches my heart deeply. It shows that no matter where we are on this planet, whether right on the coast or here in a small village in Belgium… True connection with nature and each other knows no boundaries. Your words carry so much light and hope. Thank you for being a voice for the ocean and its creatures… 🌊
You are one of the most beautiful souls of his planet and I know what you feel about the ocean and your ❤️ is most beautiful and yes, 4 u… I would let everything go. And I want to share with the humans what the whale is giving 2 me – Love, Freedom, the Peace from Mother Earth and the Ocean and this flow here for now… and to be young into the heart sometimes with this joyful power – it's my gift 4 everyone who want to feel it and I think it will be me with 90+ too. Love you – belief me and I have to be me ❤️
Von ganzem Herzen Danke für deine hoffnungsvollen und wunderbaren Worte, Sergio🙏🙏💙🐳
Mit dem Ozean im Herzen, love & light to you🐳🌊💙 Katja
My dear Sergio,
What could one possibly say after reading such beautiful and deeply moving words…
As I have told you before, there is something in the way you write that allows people to see who you truly are. You can feel that you are someone who has lived his life with heart, purpose, and meaning. It shines through in your photographs and can be felt in every beautiful thought and every word you share.
Everything about it feels so genuine, sincere, and inspiring.
When I read your words, I am genuinely happy for you. There is something truly beautiful about witnessing your happiness and, in this way, being allowed to share, even if only a small part, in these precious moments of your journey.
And once again, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to be part of these precious moments, thoughts, and feelings. By sharing them with us, you give us the special feeling that we are not merely watching from afar, but have somehow become a small part of your journey.
Sadly, I did not know you before what happened to our Hope. I knew neither your name nor your books. And I have to admit, I have often thought since then how sad it is that I did not discover you and your work sooner.
If only I had known earlier what an extraordinary and wonderful person you are…
But perhaps that is exactly what makes me even more grateful and happy now — to have found you and to be a small part of this beautiful journey. ♥
Perhaps one day you will come to Germany again, maybe for a reading or a book presentation… And if that happens, this time I would simply say: It would be a great honor for me.
It is something truly beautiful that you exist.
Please take good care of yourself. 🙏
With all my warmest regards from Germany
Ivi
Thank you and I will read it in the evening really with my whole heart ❤️. With this mermaid inside me I'm like the ocean… Love u
IT IS definitly Like this Sergio you touched my Soul with these words
God bless you,
Uta
Es ist nicht leicht, die Hoffnung zu bewahren, dass es doch noch wieder besser wird in dieser Welt. Deine Worte helfen mir, den Glauben nicht ganz zu verlieren. Danke. 💖💖💖
Dankeschön die Menschen müssen anders Denken mit Tieren und Natur anders umzugehen nicht nur Kriegen Gewalt und Hass und Neid mehr lieben und Helfen und Respekt für die Tieren und Menschen und Natur durch Hope Timmy hat uns Menschen gezeigt Hoffnung liebe zusammenhalt und Zusammenarbeit und Respekt für allen Ländern ich bin über 30Jahre schwer verschieden Cronischen Krankheiten mit verschiedenen Ärzten und Krankenhäuser und Schlaflebor ich bin 61Jahre alt und kämpfen jeden Tag mit meiner verschiedenen Cronischen Krankheiten und gebe nicht auf wenn auch schwer fällt Hope Timmy ist ein Kämpfer und gibt nicht auf schönen Grüßen aus Deutschland Rheinland-Pfalz Westerwald Westerburg
best wishes from Germany
dear Sergio,What could one possibly say after reading such beautiful and deeply moving words…
As I have told you before, there is something in the way you write that allows people to see who you truly are. You can feel that you are someone who has lived his life with heart, purpose, and meaning. It can be seen in your photographs and felt in every single beautiful thought and word you choose to share.
Everything about it feels so genuine, sincere, and inspiring.
When I read your words, I find myself genuinely happy for you. There is something beautiful about witnessing your happiness and being able to share, even in a small way, in these precious moments of your journey.
And once again, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to be part of these precious moments, thoughts, and feelings. By sharing them with us, you somehow make us feel that we are not simply watching your journey from afar, but that we have become a tiny part of it.
Sadly, I didn’t know you before what happened with our Hope. I didn’t know your name, nor did I know your books. And I have to admit, I have often thought since then how unfortunate it is that I didn’t discover you and your work sooner.
If I had only known earlier what an extraordinary and wonderful human being you are…
But perhaps that is what makes me even more grateful and happy now—to have found you and to be a small part of this beautiful journey. ♥
Maybe one day you will come to Germany again, perhaps for a book reading or a book presentation… And if that happens, this time I will simply say: I would be truly honored.
It is a beautiful thing that you exist.
Please take good care of yourself. 🙏
With all my warmest regards,
Ivi
It realy go threw my heart. Greating from Germany
Ciao Dreamer, bellissimo il tuo scritto…. Anche io mi sento molto bene quando sono in Oceano alle Azzorre…
Ti aspetto sempre per un nuovo incontro. A suo tempo avevi promesso che ci saremmo rivisti …
Intanto ti mando un abbraccio a te e a Sylvia
Ursy
Yes,I feel your idea about the oceans.But its a little bit different for me. I see the great ceator of all ,the spirit and the son behind the oceans ,and the three- in- one as my everlasting father .Especially near the ocean I recognize that .The ocean with its clear blue beautiful nature makes me recieve big,calm ,peaceful feelings about life and about the spiritual things and I praise God !!!
Schade, dass mein englischer Text falsch übersetzt wurde. Ich liebe all Deine Bücher. Das war mein letzter Satz.
Dear Sergio
I follow you a very long time. I saw your first book in the bookstore and I loved it. I thought, I would never have the Chance to meet you but I met you 2019 in Mannheim and 2024 in Heidelberg.
It touched my heart, to See how you helped the whale in Poel in Germany . You inspired me to live my dreams. Thank you from the heart. I love your boots
Yours Heidi
So touching!! Thanks for sharing all this thoughts with us. Have a nice day! Always looking out for your letters and footsteps. Greetings from Graz, Austria