Riding The Wave: Acceptance
Waves are an endless force of nature that teaches us there is a rhythm and pattern much more powerful than ourselves. There is an ebb and flow of simplicity, reliability, and predictability. The constant flow of energy reminds us that the more we fight against it’s course the less probably we are to survive it’s current. If we can find acceptance in the movement and grace of the ebb and flow and dance with it’s current rather than fight against it’s power, we can use it to our advantage to enjoy the beauty of the wave.
Meditation for Acceptance
Find a comfortable and dignified posture
Allow your gaze to look softly towards the horizon
Let your hands rest easily with your palms facing up
Take a few moments to settle into your posture as you tune into your breath
As you allow your breath to fade into the background, become aware of your thinking mind, what are your thoughts telling you?
Rather than being carried away by your thoughts, flow with your thoughts, riding them like a wave, noticing what they are telling you.
Simply enjoy the wave of your thoughts as you pass through them
Thoughts can have different frequencies. Some thoughts are crashing waves while others are gentle and free flowing smoothly over the sand. Notice the difference and details in each.
Each wave of thought will bring a different emotional current, notice what each swell is telling you
Are you caught up in the wave of emotion or the powerful force of the thought, can you ride each emotion and thought like a wave safely into shore
Has the storyline caused you to lose control, falling from the safety of your board?
If so, accept all as they come, gently and with acceptance
Swimming, surfing, and surrendering to the powerful ebb and flow waves of thoughts and emotions as you learn to accept and find confidence in your ability to reach the shore with skill and safety
