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. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Marcella Friel If you're someone who struggles with excess weight and food habits that don't serve your highest good, chances are you're already under a lot of stress: from taking care of others at the expense of your own well-being; from internalized shame, anger, and regret; and from life circumstances that always seem to feel like an emergency. The problem is if you're following restrictive diets and punishing exercise regimens without addressing the core stressors that run your life, losing weight will always feel like an endless uphill battle. You lose a little, it comes right back. You're "good" with your food, then go "off the wagon" when the going gets tough. But what if you could relax your way to weight loss and body love? Impossible, you say? In my observation, relaxation is the key to holistic, sustainable weight loss and body love. When the body gives itself permission to relax, the hormonal system becomes a finely tuned metabolic orchestra, and those extra pounds receive blessings and permission to say goodbye for good. This course will show you a path to body peace that runs deeper than weight loss. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. What to Eat Over 40 2. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 3. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days 4. Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings 5. 21 Day Beginner Yoga 6. 21 Day Booty Core 7. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 8. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 9. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 10. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men
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