For thousands of years humans have been enchanted by dolphins.
The leaves about dolphins were first written by Aristotle.
In his work,
The History of Animals,
He shares his observations about dolphins,
Including the fact that they bear their young alive,
Suckle them,
Breathe air,
And communicate by underwater sounds.
In Hindu mythology,
The Ganges River Dolphin is associated with Ganga,
The deity of the Ganges River,
Who was said to be escorted down from the heavens to the river by the Makara Dolphin.
In Greco-Roman art and myths,
Dolphins often accompanied the god of the sea,
Poseidon,
And they would be his messengers.
He called upon Delphin,
The god of the dolphins,
Known for his wisdom and diplomacy,
To act as a matchmaker and to help him find and convince the goddess Amphitrite to become his mate.
As a reward,
Poseidon turned Delphin into the constellation Delphinus.
Dolphins have,
Through the years,
Had a close association with love and romance.
Cupid is often shown riding a dolphin.
The Boto,
A species of river dolphin that resides in the Amazon River,
Are believed to be shapeshifters,
Who are capable of having children with human women.
This association between dolphins and love may also have something to do with the animal's observed behavior.
They often display complex mating habits that include males presenting gifts of sponges or corals to potential female mates.
Dolphins have unique abilities like echolocation that enable them to be aware of their environment and they show understanding and compassion to others.
They are joyful,
Playful,
Free,
And happy.
In this meditation,
You will get in touch with aspects of the dolphin that reside within you and use them to bring more love,
More joy,
Playfulness,
And awareness into your life.
Assume a comfortable position and close your eyes,
Taking in a few deep breaths coming into the here and now.
Let the air fill your lungs fully and with each exhale,
Release any tension.
Now,
Use the power of visualization and see yourself by the ocean standing at water's edge where the land meets the vast and endless sea.
Feel the salty breeze on your skin and hear the gentle crashing of the waves.
In the distance,
A calm voice calls to you from the depth of the ocean.
A call from the mighty Poseidon.
Imagine Poseidon rising from the depths on a magnificent chariot pulled by dolphins.
He is strong and powerful.
He is strong,
Regal,
Holding a trident,
Yet his presence is comforting and protective.
Beside him appears Aphrodite,
His beloved queen,
The goddess of the sea's calm waters.
Her energy is nurturing and serene,
Like the gentle waves that rock a boat at peace.
She invites you to step into the water,
Letting the coolness wash over your feet and move through your body.
As you wade deeper,
You feel her soothing presence surrounding you.
Enveloping you with tranquility.
As you submerge,
Playful dolphins surround you.
Their laughter like music in the water.
Among them is Oto,
The mystical river dolphin of the Amazon.
You notice he has a unique energy,
Glowing softly,
As if he carries the wisdom of both the river and the sea.
The Boto gently touches you,
Reminding you of their power to transform and shift between worlds.
Feel this magical connection.
The freedom of the dolphin's spirit and the mystery of transformation that the Boto represents.
You are guided deeply into the water,
Where you are safe,
Able to breathe and explore.
Feeling weightless,
Feeling free and playful.
You feel your own energy shift,
As if you are part of this magical realm,
Capable of changing,
Adapting and embracing the unknown.
Transforming into the life of your dreams and desires.
As you descend deeper into the vast ocean,
You allow yourself to be transformed.
Enter into the very depths of your being.
You have a clear vision of a transformed life.
Allow yourself to see yourself joyfully flowing through this new way of being.
Communicating with clarity and compassion with those around you.
Now Cupid,
The god of love,
Appears astride a dolphin,
Carrying his bow and arrows.
He offers them to you with a gentle smile.
His energy is playful,
Like the dolphin's,
But also carries the power of deep emotional connection.
He asks you to remember the love that resides within you,
Love for yourself,
And for those you care for.
With each beat of your heart,
Feel a wave of love and joy flowing through you,
Carried by the currents of the ocean.
You feel complete and want to share these feelings with others.
If there is a partner in your life,
See them being carried by a dolphin toward you,
And feel the deep connection you now have.
If you are ready to invite another person into your life,
The dolphins have taught you how to communicate clearly.
You have the ability to send out loving vibrations,
Sending a clear invitation to your lover.
Feel in this connection.
Draw back the bow and set it free.
The arrow finds its mark,
And they respond to your call,
And they are carried to you,
On the back of a dolphin.
Draw a bow of love into the heart of your lover.
The arrow finds its mark,
And they respond to your call,
And they are carried to you,
On the back of a dolphin.
Your hearts are united and filled with ecstasy,
And you are carried to the shore together.
As you arrive back to the land,
Express deep gratitude for the lessons learned and the gifts bestowed upon you.
Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment,
Carrying with you the qualities of the dolphin,
Complex social behavior,
Emotional intelligence,
Quick learning,
Problem-solving,
Empathy,
Self-awareness,
And most of all,
Love.
Know that these qualities are within you,
Ready to be accessed whenever you need them.
Take a few more deep breaths,
And when you are ready,
Gently open your eyes,
Feeling refreshed and empowered,
Swimming through life with grace,
Intelligence,
And compassion,
Just like the dolphins.
