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Ocean Meditation
by Madisyn Taylor
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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