A Prayer for the Beach

The beach is a magical place, indeed. If you’re lucky enough to visit one this summer, remember that it’s a spot where all four of the elements converge: the water of the ocean crashes upon the shore. The sand is warm and dry beneath your feet. The wind blows in off the coast, and the fire of the sun blazes down upon you. It’s sort of a combo platter of all sorts of magical goodness, right there waiting for you.

Why not take advantage of it? Try to find a secluded spot where you can be alone for a few moments, and offer up this prayer to the waves.

A Prayer for the Beach

O mother ocean, welcome me in your arms,
bathe me in your waves,
and keep me safe
so that I may return to land once more.
Your tides move with the pull of the moon,
as do my own cycles.
I am drawn to you,
and honor you under the sun’s fiery gaze.