Meditating With the Ocean in Cozumel

August 2018, Cozumel

I’m in Cozumel. It’s my first time here. I’m lying on a towel in my black and white retro high waisted bikini–lathered in sunscreen, of course–already dry from a long swim in the ocean. There is no one around. The beach is nearly empty. The sun is strong, and I can feel it heating up my skin and infusing my body with Vitamin D.

Today hasn’t been without its challenges. There has been a lot of waiting around at a car rental office, socializing in close quarters with people who were drinking beer and vaping weed, and overwhelming heat in the back of a van with broken a/c.

It’s days like today, the days that are challenging and new, when I find a renewed appreciation for my recovery process. Today I can get annoyed but still have a good time. Being frustrated doesn’t mean being miserable. I can experience a feeling and not follow it. Balance.

I spent some time meditating in the sea. I sat on the sand, cross-legged, in the shallows of the waves. I closed my eyes and sat up straight. The waves splashed against me, pushing me to practice balance. I felt my connection to the earth and meditated on being the same as the water. I am the sand and the sand is me.

in light and love,

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. The numbers listed here are the commonly used numbers for the stated region, the numbers can vary greatly depending on where you live. If you don't know your country's equivalent to 911, this wiki page and The Lifeline Foundation have comprehensive listings.

Americas

911

The Americas

Europe

112

Europe

Africa

112 & 999

Africa

Asia

112, 999, 110

Asia

Oceania

112, 911, 999, 111, & 000

Oceania

Find help for a crisis by texting, calling, or chatting online with these free crisis organizations. Looking for one outside of the USA? Check out our support listings.

Crisis Text Line
Text: “HOME” to 741741

Suicide Lifeline
Text: “ANSWER” to 839863
Call: 1-800-273-8255

Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453

The Trevor Project
Text “START” to 678678
1-866-488-7386

These online and international resources may help you anywhere you are located. Looking for local support outside of the USA? Check out our support listings.

DV Support Abroad
Call toll-free worldwide
1-833-723-3833

I'm Alive Virtual Crisis Center
Live chat with trained volunteers

Crisis Connections
24/7 crisis support with interpretation in 155+ languages

Leave a Comment





Join the mailing list.

No spam and we will never share your information.

Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.