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Like us, the sea is ever-changing. And, like us, the earth’s vast oceans
appear at a distance to be stable and homogenous. But beneath the mask of
solidity that both we and the sea wear, there lies unpredictability,
sensitivity, and power. There is much we can learn from the ocean,
representative as it is of our inner landscapes. The rough sounds of the
sea’s waves are spiritually soothing, and its salt can purify our physical
selves. Yet not everyone has the luxury of living by the shore or even
visiting the coastlines where water and land meet. The ocean, however, exists
in our conscious minds, put there by images we have seen and descriptions we
have read. Wherever we are, we can access that mental image and use it as the
starting point from which we can help to heal our emotions by meditating on
the sea.
To begin, gather together any ocean artifacts you may have on hand.
Seashells, a vial of sand, beach glass, stones rubbed smooth by the pounding
surf, or a recording of ocean sounds can help you slip more deeply into this
meditation, but they are not necessary. Sit quietly and visualize the ocean
in your mind’s eye. Allow all of your senses to participate in your mental
journey. Feel the tiny grains of sand beneath your feet and the cool spray of
mist; hear the sea’s rhythmic roar as the waves meet the beach and retreat;
smell the tang of salt in the air. Watch the sun’s rays play over the ocean’s
surface, creating shifting spots of teal, cerulean, cobalt, and green. Don’t
be surprised if you see dolphins or whales frolicking in the waves -- they
are there to assist you. Spend a few minutes drinking in the ocean’s beauty
and appreciating its vast splendor.
Once you are fully engaged with the setting before you, visualize yourself
sitting on the beach, facing the ocean, and watching the waves advance and
retreat. As each new wave of seawater approaches, imagine it carrying healing
energy toward you. The magnificent ocean in your thoughts is sending you
light and love while the sun supports your healing efforts and Mother Earth
grounds you in the moment so healing can occur. When you feel you are
finished, grant the ocean your earnest gratitude for the aid it has given
you. Thank the sun, the sand, and any other elements of your visualization
that offered you guidance. Perform this meditation daily or monthly in order
to rid yourself of negativity and reestablish emotional equilibrium. Just as
the ocean’s tides sweep the shores free of detritus, restoring balance, so
can the waves in our mind’s eye cleanse our souls of what no longer serves
us.
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