Water Meditation | by Madisyn Taylor Our bodies are over fifty percent water, so it makes sense that human beings have always considered water to be a sacred source of life and healing. It is literally half of who we are, and well over half of the earth's surface is water. Water cleanses and hydrates, contains and produces nourishment, and when we enter it, holds us in an embrace that leaves no part of us untouched. Meditating with water can be a powerful way of aligning ourselves more fully with this support system that makes life both possible and pleasurable on so many levels. We may wish to conduct our meditation while in physical contact with a body of water, whether in the intimacy of our bathtub or the vast container of an ocean. We might float on our backs in a swimming pool or sit with just our feet submerged in a pond or creek. On the other hand, we may simply close our eyes and choose a location based on our imagination. Whatever we choose, we can begin by closing our eyes and listening to our breathing. At the same time, we tune in to the particular music of the water we have chosen--the loud rushing of a river or waterfall, or the surreal silence of the world beneath the surface of the ocean. We might consider how the type of water we choose reflects what we seek--the peace beneath the hectic surface of life, the cleansing power of a river racing through a canyon, or the mood-lifting, melodic bubbling of a lively creek. As we move between awareness of our breath and awareness of the water in which we find ourselves, we can begin to release the things we no longer need into the rushing river, or release ourselves completely into the water's embrace as we float, in our minds, in the watery womb of an ocean or a lake. When you feel you are ready to return to more solid ground, ease your body back onto earth, in your mind or in reality, and lie flat on your back, allowing the water to bead and roll off your skin, soaking the earth and evaporating into the air, leaving you cleansed, healed, and renewed. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Lair Torrent Relationships can be difficult -- but they shouldn't be difficult because of communication issues, trouble in the bedroom, rebuilding trust, financial pressures -- or any of the other problems that top the lists of reasons couples fail. Those struggles are symptoms of a deeper issue that plague many relationships. In this course, you'll learn how to be a present and mindful partner, how to speak your truth, and how to rebuild trust and love when it's critically needed. You'll also get expert advice on how to emotionally regulate and stop knee-jerk reactions, how to mindfully choose your words and actions so you can avoid recurring arguments and can create a passionate, loving relationship that will stand the test of time. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible 2. Speaking Your Truth in Relationships 3. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 4. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 5. Fit and Fierce Over 40 6. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 7. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 8. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 9. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 10. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships
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