by Breezycycle

Created on: May 17, 2009   Last Updated: June 05, 2011

Go to the beach and let the sea breezes, the tide, and the abundant ocean life immerse you in the serenity of nature. Sitting on the beach and watching the tide come in and go out is a comforting, relaxing experience that makes us ready to receive the profound gift of oneness with nature.

Watching the shorebirds, spotting a special shell, a house for a sea animal, or having your breath swept away by sighting a dolphin are all experiences in nature that nurture us and make us feel alive in this exciting habitat, the beach.  The complexity of the ocean, so calming and and peaceful, yet capable of raging storms mirrors our ranges of mood and levels of personal strength.

We can experience nature at the beach from different perspectives or viewpoints.

Walking along the beach -

Take off on foot along a quiet beach. FInd the pace that suits you: somewhere in the rang of a bold walk for aerobic conditioning to slow, thoughtful stroll, stopping to pick up and examine shells. It isn't the search for the perfect shell like search for the perfect relationship, job situation, or dream set in our minds long ago.

Standing at the water's edge -

Standing at the water's edge will very likely free your spirit. As the water washed over your feet, tranquility will wash over your tired, worn-out spirit. The forces of wind and water shape the coastline and  revitalize our inner selves.

Sometime in our visit to the ocean, we find outselves at the water's edge looking out across the water to the horizon. How comforting it is to know that no matter what, that view will most likely still be there forever. People of all generations have stood on the shore somewhere in the world and have found peace and comfort in being at the ocean. This is probably the best position in which to view a dolphin leaping in and out of the water playfully. Maybe this dolphin has a friend alongside or behind him. What a thrill!

Sitting at the water's edge-

Sitting in one of those low-to-the- sand beach chairs is a wonderful way to feel a oneness with the water, sand, and sky. Dig your feet into the sand, feeling the weight and the change in temperature of the water. As the tide comes in, focus on that leading edge of the water as it rolls in. Still with your feet wedged in the sand, feel the draw or suction of the tide as the water retreats. A wonderful mind activity is to imagine, as the water pulls back in retreat, imagine the water taking all your cares from you. Watch, still in the

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