Why Am I Drawn To The Ocean – Spiritual Meanings:
It is about life
“Water is the driving force of all nature.” — Leonardo da Vinci
I no longer see just water moving out to meet the sky’s horizon when I look at the ocean.
The ocean, to me — is life ITSELF and its infinite depths. It’s not a coincidence that life started in the ocean.
As deep as the ocean is, so too are some human souls.
As I stand there on the shore, staring out into the sea, all of my potential seems endless in its infinite possibilities, like waves coming one after another as to beckoning for a new chapter taken up by me and calling it forth within myself.
The depth of the ocean resonates with my internal world, like looking in a mirror into my unconscious mind, where so many thoughts and feelings are buried, waiting to be discovered.
It is near the ocean that there seems to be a pull as if by magnets letting me go deeper within myself, meet my shadow side and find better about who I am.
The ocean is a teacher who leads me through the depths of my soul into uncharted waters where I must surrender to mystery and emerge transformed for having seen more clearly.
It is about the shoreline
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” — Jacques Cousteau
The coast is one of my happy places. It seems like a place to be revered, an edge between the land and the sea of nothingness.
A gateway, if you will, to a sanctuary between the predictable world of land and solid ground with that one where the mystery was harbored just beyond encroaching shadows.
There is an energy here that I have only felt stronger in the ocean itself.
No wonder I belong there in the space where two worlds meet.
To me, the shore is this imaginary line between my conscious and subconscious.
Standing there, I can sense both the grounded soil beneath my feet and also the mysticism of the ocean.
It’s my spot to muse on the balance between information that I have and don’t, on trust in what’s known and the mystery beyond.
It is about the rhythm
“Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.” — Lao Tzu
The pulse of the ocean penetrates straight into my core.
Waves crashing, the water lapping at each other, it roars in a storm — an orchestra of variation that is not only known but also ever-changing.
Every note has its vibration that reverberates within me as they work together in concert to coordinate the great symphony of life.
I can listen to the ocean for hours, and when I do so, it brings peace of mind and my soul back in place.
The rhythm of the waves tranquilizes me and connects my soul with the symphony
That is inside; that is universal.
It’s a sort of meditative music, organic and helps me balance in harmony with my spiritual self.
It is about energy
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro
I always feel the power of that ocean energy.
It is the raw, powerful energy of grounding and uplifting.
The ocean must have something in it that cleanses my soul or heals me, like every strain and worry are just slowly washed away, leaving behind only new life.
Being by the ocean centers me and makes me feel safe, which is an awesome thing.
The energy of the ocean acts as proof to me that nature is powerful.
No wonder I always feel spiritually refreshed after spending time near the ocean.
It is about wisdom
“The ocean is a mighty harmonist.” – William Wordsworth
In the depths of the ocean, there are so many lessons to be learned, and I find they are always guiding me on my spiritual path.
Being near the ocean, I realize that there is much I do not know and cannot control.
It reminds me to bask in the power of what I can offer and respect it, but also appreciate that all of us are at the mercy of a planet bigger than our precious lives.
Surrender is one of the most profound lessons I’ve learned from the ocean.
I cannot control the tide, same way I only have so much say in my life and spiritual walk.
I learned from the ocean to surrender, trust in destiny and accept that I cannot control every little thing.
It is a mirror
“The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” — Isak Dinesen
The water is a mirror to the sky above and, for me, all that is within.
The ocean is my mirror, where everything I feel and think manifests right in front of it.
The stillness of the water helps me to find peace within.
Because it reflects, the ocean is a strong mirror for what we are looking to learn.
The more I stared at the ocean, the deeper into myself it took me.
The ocean calls on me to dive deeper, not into its waters but rather into my mind and heart.
A mirror that reflects my light and shadow allows me to see myself better.
Looking in the mirror is hard. The depths of the ocean will bring to light things I may not want to address.
I can use these reflections to embark on the journey of repair, realignment and self-acceptance.
It is about silence
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
Despite being linked with intense waves and perpetual movement, the ocean can also appear unbelievably still.
The flat, calm water of an early morning or slow day in the duck blind can be richer than a reflection of prayer.
This silence so like the silent sea that teaches me about how important it is to have moments of solitude in one’s spiritual life.
The ocean tells me to stop, step back from the chaos and just sit quietly by myself.
It is in these silent periods that I commune most cohesively with the divine.
This stillness also allows for soul searching, showing me the power of stillness.
I can hear what my heart is trying to tell me and hear God’s voice as well.
It is a gateway
“Life is like the ocean, it goes up and down.” – Vanessa Paradis
The depths of the ocean have always seemed to be an example for my mind, rife with thoughts and ghosts lying just under the surface.
Each time I look out to the sea, it is a reflection of me: the multi-dimensions layers and levels within my mind.
The ocean is the voice of my subconscious, beckoning me to forage into deeper corners hidden within myself.
It calls me to dive into these depths, meet what is lying under and bring forth this knowledge out in the open so it can be lived.
It is akin to a journey into knowing oneself while dealing with the untamed elements of oceanic depths.
It takes courage, patience and a willingness to encounter what might be unenjoyable or unfamiliar. However, the benefits of this are so high and include a massive surge in self-awareness, healing & spiritual growth.
The Ocean’s Edge
“All rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea is not full.” — Ecclesiastes 1:7
There is something about being at the ocean, right where land stops and water begins.
The land and the water are an interaction between my spirituality.
Standing by the ocean and watching its waves turn to foam, I see my life is not about being perfect or having something permanent but a sea of change.
These are the waves crashing to the edge of my shore, and each one is a challenge or an experience that has shaped me, erosion stripping away what was once there in order for something new.
The process is not always kind; much like the ocean, during a storm, it can be tough and heavy. However, it is in this process that I expand and rise, dropping what does not feed me and welcoming new expressions of myself.
The image of the ocean’s edge also conveys an idea of frontiers–both physical and spiritual.
It is where the finite meets the infinite, where my physical limitations meet a capacity that knows no end.
And the ocean calls for me to check those limits, putting my fears aside and feeling how divine that can get.
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