One of the metaphors that’s worked for me over the years in my spiritual practice, is the RIVER.
I’ve often imagined myself in the flow of its gentle current, relaxing into Source, floating in safety as I'm gently lead on life’s journey.
It’s been a great metaphor to help me develop trust.
Lately, however, a new metaphor for what I call this “Big Love” has been coming to me – the OCEAN!
Yes, still a body of water, but one that feels completely different.
Because Divine Love isn’t just a river.
It's so wide, so vast – basically infinite. And when we allow ourselves to immerse into it, we can experience that we are also part of this ocean, and have access to every possibility.
In other words, when we rest in this space, anything we can imagine we can manifest.
I hope this metaphor isn’t making you feel small or insignificant in the face of such enormity, but rather, that you're feeling encouraged to expand into this recognition - that you are indeed part of this all knowing, all loving, healing space.
What do you think?
Can you imagine yourself suspended effortlessly in this nurturing, warm, loving energy?
Perhaps you can see yourself as a fetus snuggly held in the waters of the mother’s womb.
This place is safe, gentle, protected and loving. It offers everything you need and desire.
If you’re interested in diving more deeply with this metaphor, the meditation entitled Open to Infinite Possibility #75 is just for you.
It offers an invitation to relax into the sea of unlimited potential.
You can listen here:
If, even after this, the ocean metaphor feels uncomfortable to you, substitute my words for an energetic net or any other construct that comes to you. In truth it’s all the same.
What’s important is to find the image or words that work best for you.
Enjoy this practice and feel free to share it with anyone you think might benefit from it!