Sea Meditation


[Scott Cunningham's Earth, Air, Fire & Water inspired this guided visualization to bring you in contact with the power and wisdom of the sea. It is one of the most compelling and universal symbols of the infinite power of the Mother both in sustaining and destroying. The ocean is such a powerful symbol that meditations on that theme are widely used to get in touch with the infinite Universal external and internal. Just be careful to respect the sea its fearsome reputation is also well earned, in the physical and metaphysical.] Ed. If you live near the ocean, go down to the shores to enjoy this meditation. Otherwise a tape of the waves could help. I've done this meditation away from the ocean without benefit of tapes by bringing to mind the sounds of the waves hitting the sand. I then pictured myself sitting down facing the ocean, watching as the waves roll in and roll out.

The pauses are only suggestions for reading aloud to a group. When I watch others in meditation, I pause a bit more often than I noted. Use your judgment when guiding others through this. Be sure to share comments once everyone is back and grounded after the meditation.

When meditating alone, read it three or four times, or record it to tape. Remember to pause so you do not feel left behind. Since the tape cannot see if you are behind or bored, you may end up making a few copies before this method works out right. Loosen any tight clothing, lie down or sit back. Take a deep breath in through the nose; hold it to a count of 10 then let it out to the same count. Do this three or four times, relaxing more with each breath. [pause]

Now, with your inner eye look above you and try to see a light with the energy of many suns. If you cannot see, then know it's there. Now pull this light towards you, knowing that you are in control. Allow this light to take away any tension you still feel. Any negative feelings that you wish to let go, any sore spots or illness. First it touches your head, shoulders, chest, arms, abdomen, legs, feet, toes. [pause]

If you are still tense, then go back to that part and try pouring more light there to relax the muscles. [pause]

Take several deep breaths, listening to the ocean. Remember, if you cannot see or feel something, that does not mean it's not there. Know it's happening. Now feel the power of the sea, the water flowing, changing, moving, know that this movement of energies can help you clean your body. Let the vibrations, the power of the ocean pour through, taking with it the worries of the day, week, and month. Feel your worries washing out of you into the sands. Know the sands will be cleansed by the waves. [pause]

Listen to the waves crashing, breaking, lashing. Know the waves are talking or singing. Listen closely. Can you pick up what they are saying or singing? Be one with the vibrations of the waves. Notice how you feel. [pause] How has the sea affected you? Listen, to the waves as they hit the sand. [pause]

Now, ask the sea if it might show you possible answers to a question. If you feel you may, then ask your question. Listen for the answer in the vibration, in sea life, or in talking or singing. [pause]

Now, ask the ocean if it is willing to share any of its mysteries with you. [pause] Thank the ocean and say goodbye. Take a deep breath remembering what has happened. Now slowly return, knowing you can always bring back the memories of the ocean's vibrations.

by Amara