On a weekend trip to Cabo, Mexico, our accomodations were walking distance to a lovely beach, with stunning sunrises, powerful waves, soft sand and petite shells that survived the rugged ride from surf to sand. The shells were tossed and turned, and yet they managed to land in tact on the beach. Have you been tossed and turned in life, yet you are proudly still standing? The waves hit the shoreline rock formations over and over and yet they stood solid in the earth, resisting erosion. Does that speak to experiences you've had in life? Water calls to so many of us as an agent of healing and calming. The touch and feel of water calms the soul, yet there was no touching these waters, their force was beyond what a visitor could withstand, so they had to be enjoyed from afar. Are you aware of things in life you should avoid? Do you?
In order to return from the Ocean, there was a steep, winding uphill path to be climbed and conquered. Each time we took to the hill, I felt the need to use my insight meditation methods to keep moving. Focusing on one step at a time, using a Mantra I use often "With each step I kiss the Earth" while leaving the worry of the hill before me, out of my mind. On our last walk up, I began singing a favorite song to help me and a friend continue moving upward, when all we wanted to do was sit.
I recorded the sound of the waves at sunrise, photographed footsteps, captured the rising sun, in an attempt to bring the solitude home for me and to share it with others who may need 10 minutes to rest their minds in the beauty of nature. Remember to breathe deeply, in and out through your nose. Remember to relax your body on the out breath from tip to toes. Feel free to share your thoughts, learning from others is so powerful! Enjoy!
