Dolphin Breath Meditation
Dolphin speaks to us of the breath of life, the only thing
that humans cannot go without for more than a few minutes. We
can live without water and food for days, but oxygen is the
source of our sustenance. Within the breath we encounter the
rhythm of energy that all life emits. In changing the rate or
rhythmic texture of our breath, we can tap into any other life-form
or creature. This is a very easy way to connect with divine
energy coming from Great Spirit, as well as with your own personal
rhythms.
Dolphin is the keeper of the sacred breath of life, and teaches
us how to release emotions through Dolphin breath. Dolphin creates
rhythm, swimming through the water and breathing before submerging,
then holding its breath for the duration of underwater travel.
As Dolphin comes above water again, it blows its breath out
in a manner resembling the popping of a cork.
We can use this same technique to pull the stopper on our tensions
and create total relaxation. This is a good exercise to use
before entering the silence.
Manna is life force. Manna is present in every atom, and is
Great Spirit’s essence. Dolphin teaches us how to use life-manna
through our breath. It revitalizes each cell and organ, and
breaks the limits and dimensions of physical reality so that
we may enter the Dreamtime.
*Information above extracted from Jamie Sams Book (Medicine
Cards)
Let’s go on a journey...
If possible, take yourself to the water’s edge... if not go
to a familiar place in your mind’s eye.
Bring a gift of sacred tobacco, blue or yellow cornmeal or
what your heart speaks to you. Even if you are taking this journey
from home.. You can place a gift outside for those in nature.
Perform a Smudging Ceremony. Ground yourself!
Wear comfortable fitting clothing (light colors) Clothing is
also optional.
If you are doing this in your home.. A seashell in your pocket
or in your hand/s is a good suggestion.
A few years ago, I was gifted with petrified dolphin &
whale ear bones. They are remarkable to work with. I am working
on an ethereal alternative to having a physical one but if you
can find them.. You will be very pleased.
Today, leave your shoes behind and walk out on the beach....
feel the sand caressing your toes with each step.
There is something very healing just in touching another part
of the Earth Mothers back, (I walk barefoot most of the time
when I go for walks.. just ask that Spirit to protect your feet)..
Walk slowly along the shore line, looking down and stopping
to pick up a special sea shell, feather or piece of small drift
wood brought in by the waves.
Feel the coolness of the water as it laps around your ankles.
Ahhhh.. Does it not feel so wonderful.. Enjoy it for a few moments...
be stilled. Stand and smell the salty air.. The wind is gently
blowing your hair and gently touching your cheek.. Take in a
deep breath, allowing it to completely fill your lung spaces
and allowing it slowly to leave the lungs emptied. Take in another..
Enjoy it... feel it... release it and begin remember...
Moving further out, now the water touches the knees and then
the thighs... you are becoming more adjusted to the water by
now, its not quite so cool... it actually feeling warm at this
point, it feels so calming and relaxing.
Take a few minutes to again experience this space... allowing
you to just be in the moment. Take in another deep breath.....
and remember....... something is beginning... not quite there
but its starting to feel familiar......
Continue moving out further and further into the water... feeling
it at waist level and then touching just above the breast line.
Feeling perfectly safe, Take in a deep breath... allow yourself
to become submerged into the waters...don’t be afraid..
Just hold your breath as long as it feels comfortable and come
up again for another deep breath...now begin to swim going down
into the water and up again... allow yourself to feel perfectly
safe... and remember.......
You have just noticed that someone/something has joined you,
its now moving up beside you and nudges you like a familiar
friend or family member... then there are two, then three...
and then more.... they are the gray ones..
The dolphin pod has joined you in your swim. There are now
a large group of them that has completely surrounded you, from
each side, in front of you, and behind you. They nudge you gently
and you reach over and touch the one
on the right and then the one on the left... the touch is smooth
and warm, it feels familiar... Do you remember?
They are exchanging sounds and each taking turns entering the
water and coming up with a burst of air being expelled from
the blowhole. They are bidding you to come and play with them..
Follow them and know that you are perfectly safe.. You need
not fear them; they are here to teach you about the breath and
family.... and to remember....
You begin to swim with them, trying very hard to keep up but
cannot.. they slow and allow you to catch up..
Now, you are feeling completely safe.. You begin to feel yourself
changing... changing... and now realize that instead of arms
and legs, you now have flippers enabling you to swim faster,
keeping up with the pod..
You notice that your entire body is becoming sleek and gray..
You have become one with the dolphins.. you are a dolphin. In
excitement, you swim faster and faster.
Leaping up in the air, flipping/turning then submerging deeply
into the water and looking around at the beauty that is a part
of this world.. and when the breath is at it fullest... you
move upward and blowing with force expel the breath that has
grown within you.
You are part of the Sacred Breath..
Manna... Life/death/rebirth....
Stay with your new family for awhile and soon its time to return
to your place on land but know that within the dream lodge..
You can return again and again.
Remember the message of the dolphin... the importance of the
breath.. and the importance of sharing your space/life with
those that walk this planet with you. Do not judge one that
is different because beneath the skin, we are all the same,
be it color, scales, fur or feathers.. .. We are all related
and a part of Great Spirits eternal love.
Remember.............Remember............Remember
Oh, Great Spirit. You are inside and all around me
