This Water Meditation by Barbara Harmony, who was interviewed for Vision Spa Retreat recently (go here to read the article), is reproduced with her kind permission.
It was presented at a preconference to the 4th World Water Forum held March 16 to March 20, 2006 in Mexico City - a full account can be seen on Barbara's blog, May 02, 2006).
[The photograph shows the beautiful forest pool - The Wishing Pool - that is just along the canyon from the cabin where I live.]
I am going to ask you to close your eyes and visualize a place near my home. Breathe deeply, picture yourself walking along a path in the forest that smells of pine. Along the ground is a wonderful variety of flowers, mushrooms and moss. The path starts to slope down toward a creek.
Take in the wonder of the limestone outcroppings and overhangs. You come to the creek and jump from stone to stone. Breathe again deeply. Now imagine that you are at the source of the creek, a beautiful natural spring and pool.
Dip into the water. It is cool and refreshing. Cup your hands and take a drink. The water tastes sweet. Notice as it moves through your body. It feels so nice and cool as it drips off your fingers.
The water is so inviting, you decide to swim. As you dive in, feel the rush of energy as your body is immersed in cool water. Every cell of your body feels completely alive. The water swirls around your feet. It is circling around you and you feel your muscles relax.
In the swirling and circling water, let go of tension and breathe. Notice that as your body adjusts to the water temperature, you feel the water in your body blending with the water outside your body. Float along supported by the gently moving water.
Think of the ways that you have enjoyed water that it is part of your life. Your friends are 70% water; the trees are 90% water. The air has water. See what comes to mind.
Notice you are one with the water. Notice the feelings in your body. Let your worries go like leaves floating past you downstream.
Think of your earliest memory of water. Feel the water in your blood and in your cells. Keeping in mind that you are a part of the water cycle, breathe again deeply and when you are ready, open your eyes feeling very relaxed and refreshed.
Thank you Barbara - water lover extraordinaire!
