You are walking alone along a secluded stretch of beach. Waves
rhythmically caress the white sand, removing all traces of previous
visitors and leaving ocean treasures in its wake. Sand dollars and
shells dot the beach along with an occasional piece of driftwood.
Sandpipers fun along the waters edge looking for food and crabs
scramble for cover. Delicate tendrils of hair tickle your cheeks in
the gentle breeze. Barefoot, and dressed in a sheer gossamer sarong
wrapped and tied about your neck, you stop to watch the sun and moon
embrace each other as day and night meet amidst a veil of twinkling
stars.
You have come here in hopes of freeing yourself from the burdens that
enslave your very thoughts, brought on by hard times and the
negativity that tried to engulf your daily life. Unfortunately, even
surrounded by beauty, our troubles do not leave us and you find that
tears stream familiarly down your face, falling into the salty water
that laps at your feet.
Suddenly, there appears before you a beautiful women, radiant light
surrounds her graceful and lithe, ebony form. She has a necklace of
pearls, crystals, and cowrie shells about her neck and shells decorate
her hair which barely covers her ample bosom. She tells you, "Do not
be afraid, you are safe." Yemaya, the Goddess of the Sea knows the
painful secrets that you carry in your heart and looks at you with
love and compassion. She stretches her graceful hand toward you and as
you grasp it all the emotions you have kept locked within surge. She
places her other hand on your heart and releases you from the old
beliefs, thoughts, and feelings that have kept you enslaved. You hear
her words in your head. "The tears of sorrow and joy flow from the
same tide. Water has the power to smooth the sharpest stone, flood the
driest plain." Gently she pulls you into the water with Her. The waves
break against your bodies sending the salty sea spray raining all
about as you wade deeper and deeper. The cool blue water is clear and
you see the occasional fish darting about the ocean floor. In the
distance dolphins leap playfully in and out of the breaking waves. You
dive into the cresting waves and delight in the refreshing water.
Diving deep you see delicate living reefs of pink coral, brightly
colored fish, and anemones live and feed there. Yemaya swims with you,
showing you the rapturous beauty of Her world. You find that you are
able to breathe under water, and swim easily amongst the sea creatures
and reef. Feeling truly alive and free, you take time to explore and
even swim amongst the dolphins, seahorses, and manta rays.
hand and in an instant you find yourself on the beach. She reminds you
that you do deserve to be happy. You know that if ever you again have
need, the healing waters of this most beloved Goddess can take you to
the Sun and Moon drenched shores of forever becoming free. Again she
touches your heart and smiling with love and compassion turns back to
the sea and dives in becoming one with the sea. As you turn to leave,
you find before you a cowrie shell, and bend to pick it up. This
treasure from the sea is a gift from Yemaya as it is one of her
symbols. Feeling loved, blessed and cleansed, you are ready to face
tomorrow with hope, faith, joy, and trust.
By: Lady Kiya
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