"To the Sea" with Pokémon

I take inspiration both from Pokémon and everything else that I do in life, as some posts on this blog can attest. That includes a few TV programs that I watch or have watched, as was the case for a statement I collected from one a couple of years back that unfortunately had also ended. This time, I've collected another statement from another TV program that, unlike the other program, is currently running and hopefully will continue to do so for quite some time. The statement is short but quite profound, and it's present in the title of this post: "to the sea", as my rendering of it here.

The concept of the program is simple. It presents facets of life in relation to a key figure who has been involved with the sea for a good number of years, perhaps more than one might think. As a result, much of the content is influenced by the experiences of that person with affairs of the sea and certainly beyond. That being said, the program and this blog could be considered to be similar. Whereas the program does so with the sea, I do it with Pokémon in mind, and I become the equivalent of that key figure in blog form.

If anything can be gained from all the episodes up to today, it is that the sea is life. It provides life and life is given back to it. Therefore, there is the necessity to keep it functioning as it should, so that it supports those who live by it and ultimately the lives of everyone. There is also the sense that people's lives are intimately and/or ultimately connected to the sea, even if they don't realize it. For the key figure who has been involved with the sea, it becomes an important realization. I also find this enlightening for myself and Pokémon.

The interrelation to the sea is quite evident for Pokémon as well. It is where Fishers go to fish and Swimmers go to swim. Water Pokémon, those that also inhabit the sea, come in a myriad of shapes and sizes, and each one has its role to play for different kinds of Trainers. This can really be seen in one of the Twilight Wings shorts, one that I also discussed briefly at that point. And down within the depths of the sea, there are secrets waiting to be discovered, for Pokémon and everything else. The expected real world connections apply here as well.

For the figure, the sea is an inspiration. There are lots of things about the sea that can be considered important and relevant for life. For me, as with other Pokémon fans, Pokémon is an inspiration. It shows its importance and relevance in my and others' lives. Combining the two sensibilities, the sea becomes important and relevant, whether it's for real life or Pokémon. What is great to do is to maintain their respective important and relevant points. For those who will surely appreciate both, the solution may be to really go to the sea and "test the waters"... with Pokémon included, of course.

One year ago: Some Pokémon Commercials

Two years ago: Pokémon Go Community Day, 10/21/2018

Three years ago: Pokémon Brand Parodies