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Finding Peace Within
When I was offered an opportunity to go to Hawaii to be back on the water with the whales and dolphins, I jumped at the chance. What I expected to be a relaxing trip with these beautiful creatures turned into quite a turbulent time. I boarded the plane from Chicago at the same time a storm was rolling into Hawaii. I’ve been in turbulence before, but never like this! The only way I was able to hold it together was with my WhaleBreathing practice.
The storm continued throughout the week, allowing our group only a couple of days out on the water. And when we were on the boat, the swells were so high it felt like the waves would take us under. Once again, my breath was what kept me balanced in the tossing and turning water.
One day towards the end of the week, we weren’t able to go out on the water so I offered a WhaleBreathing class. After the session, the sun broke through the clouds and there was a sense of calm in the air that hadn’t been there all week. I felt it and heard others commenting on it.
That evening, I felt exhausted and decided to stay in my room to rest. The whole week had brought up deep emotions ready to be released. I was literally shaken up from inside out. I questioned myself and my purpose in life. I was angry that I had come all the way to Hawaii and had only encountered whales a couple of times. Through frustration and tears, I was able to accept and move through these emotions with my breath. I came to a place of calm within. No matter what was going on outside of me, I knew I could tap into peace within.
After surrendering to my emotions, I sat out on my balcony overlooking the water. It was at that moment that I saw a humpback calf breach, then the mother and father whales. I was overjoyed! The next day was our final day on the water. The sun was out and the waters were calm, just like I felt inside.
That trip was challenging on many levels because the energy was so intense. I touched on the powerful lunar eclipse energy in my recent blog, and how the journey within is asking us to be vulnerable. It was on this trip that I realized that I know nothing. It was very humbling to allow nature to be in charge and not get my way with more whale and dolphin interaction.
I have a deep gratitude for my WhaleBreathing practice. It helps me move more smoothly through turbulent emotions and shifts me into a balanced state of peace. Allowing what is and being present with myself.
Wishing you many blessings and peace within. Happy Holidays!
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