MERMAID

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Anyone down for playing mermaids? Growing a tail and having kickass mermaid powers was the childhood dream that captivated us all. The hope that someday it would come true was such a magical thing to hold on to. As time passed, the optimism of joining our Australian girls in the moon pool dwindled. However, living out your H2o mermaid dreams may not be as unreachable as you thought. While I can’t tell you how to grow a tail and breathe underwater (I’m still working on that one), I can tell you how to become a mermaid mentally. The mermaid mentality will not just make you super cool; it will also benefit your overall health and well-being.

The ocean is a vital piece of the body of Mother Earth. It resembles a heart constantly moving and pumping seawater through her veins, bringing life to those who call Earth home. As humans, we are naturally drawn to the ocean. Its soothing nature brings immediate peace, and its unparalleled beauty is hard not to get lost in. The sea has a way of making us feel small. It humbles us, something we need as the ruling species of our planet. Being dwarfed by the natural world allows us to grasp the idea that so many beings are animate and inanimate that are much larger and more powerful than us. Paying the respect that is due to our ocean is rewarding and by all means necessary. This feeling can be used to connect back to yourself and your state of being. The ocean carries intense spiritual energy you can physically feel. It emits profound waves of transformation, peace, depth, and beauty.

The spiritual energy radiating off the seawater carries substantial mental and physical health benefits. The ocean induces a meditative state, which some have named the Blue Mind Theory. The Blue Mind Theory is a state of peace associated with being around or in the ocean. It increases dopamine and serotonin hormone levels, also known as the happy hormones. The sea also decreases cortisol levels, known as the stress hormone. These effects increase overall happiness and enjoyment and can even reduce depressive symptoms.

Furthermore, the color blue is associated with calming properties. This means that even just looking at the ocean can aid in managing stress.

In terms of mental health, this is very beneficial and almost vital to do from time to time. Simply swimming in the ocean has many perks. It has the same effect as doing yoga, which balances and exercises the mind and body by focusing on thoughts and controlling emotions. Swimming in the ocean mimics this ancient practice, utilizing slow breathing and gentle movements. Grounding is the process of electrically reconnecting with the Earth, and it’s a very effective method of revitalizing your sense of self. Grounding through the ocean can be achieved by swimming in the water or simply being barefoot in the sand.

Vitamins and minerals are abundant in seawater. As crazy as it sounds, these properties will literally absorb into your body as you swim through the ocean. This boosts your immunity, meaning that just swimming in the seawater can keep the frat flu away! Magnesium found in saltwater relaxes muscles, which reduces tension caused by stress. This alleviates all types of muscle pain. Saltwater also acts as a natural antibacterial. Cuts and scrapes can be healed quicker (even faster than Neosporin).

People associate so many different objects, beings, and ideas with the ocean; one of them being the elusive mermaid. Mermaids are mythical creatures affiliated with the sea, and there is an immense amount of symbolism behind their legend. Mermaids are representatives of transformation, altering from one state of being to another. Since the ocean is constantly moving and changing, mermaids are said to be able to adjust and shift with it. In some legends, they are said to have the ability to transform from an aquatic being to a land being (another one for the H2o fans). This concept can be applied to transformation in your own life. It can be a significant change, like moving to the place you’ve always dreamed of, quitting your lousy job, or even changing your entire outlook on the world. This idea can also be used for minor adjustments, like attending that art class you’ve always thought of taking, changing your diet, or even your style. It’s scary for some and exciting for others, but all in all, change is healthy, and change is okay.

Beyond the concept of transformation, many myths revolving around mermaids include the idea that mermaids are symbols for birth and renewal. This stems from the fact that water is necessary for life, and an abundance of it brings sustainability. This idea of birth and renewal can be perceived as the dawn of a new, untouched sense of self—the revival of your being, a rejuvenation of spirit. A change in mindset is natural, and at a certain point, it becomes necessary.

Mermaids represent light in even the darkest parts of the ocean. They swim to the most strenuous depths of the water, even regions completely untouched by sunlight. Still, they manage to hold on to their beauty and strength. If you find yourself in a dark place, swim through it as a mermaid would. Through that heaviness, you will persevere as they do. Your value will be sustained, and you will grow stronger through the hardship.

Swimming in the ocean, even just watching or listening to the waves, can be used as an energy transfer between yourself and the sea. If you’re into crystals, you can use aquamarine, amazonite, larimar, ocean jasper, or chrysocolla to connect yourself to the ocean further. You can use these crystals to tap into the ocean, bringing yourself right to the sea no matter where you are. Surfing has also been proven to aid in achieving levels of spiritual enlightenment through the help of the ocean. If you don’t know how to surf, take some lessons, or watch videos on YouTube! Listening to wave sounds before you sleep is also an excellent way to connect yourself to the sea.

Hearing

You can look them up or record your own! I like recording the sound of the waves whenever I go to the beach or cool surf spots. This helps me to imagine myself in the setting I was in when I was recording. I can picture the waves that were crashing, the winds that were blowing, and even the color of the ocean.

Simply taking the time to appreciate and connect with our natural world benefits an individual’s well-being. Learn from the messages embedded into the legend of mermaids, and use it to grow yourself and your state of being to its highest potential. Harnessing the energy of mermaids is genuinely about a change in mindset and the utilization of what Mother Earth has created for you.