Beach Sunrise Reflection
Beach Sunrise Reflection
Take a few minutes to let go of yesterday and enter your new day by listening to or reading this reflection below.
The purpose of this sunrise reflection is to create space for you to let go of yesterday and enter into your new day. Take a few moments to pause . . . and imagine that you are at a beach in the early morning about to witness a sunrise over the ocean.
Feel a warm gentle wind over your body as you face out to sea
Breath in the damp salty air. Listen to your breathing. In, out. In, out. In, out
Listen to the waves. Coming in and breaking against the shore . . . bubbling against the rocks as theygo out. In, out. In, out.
Watch the dark outline of the shoreline amidst the slight glimmer of a crescent moon
As you stand, look back over your shoulder. Imagine that you are gazing into the deep of the night. Bring to mind something that you wish to leave behind. Perhaps a fear or burden from last night or that has been there for a while. In the midst of the night, remember that God is with you. Take comfort in God’s presence, standing with you all of the time . . .
Now, face the ocean in front of you. As you linger there, notice that the shadows of the shoreline are becoming brighter and brighter and brighter. Feel the wind get a little stronger. Listen to the squawking of the seagulls grow louder, louder, and louder. Take a step forward into the frothy surf. Feel the warm water on your toes and ankles.
Take another step forward until your ankles are covered. . . then up to your knees. Reach your hands downward and touch the water with your fingers.
Now sit down in the surf. Feel the waves wash over your legs, waist, arms and shoulders. Feel the warm water wash all over you.
As you stand again, look out over the horizon. Notice the sun inch its way up little by little over the sea. Look out at the rays dancing on the glistening waves. Observe the nighttime vanish with every passing moment. Close your eyes and feel the warmth of the sun.
Pause, linger a moment . . . and reflect on these words:
“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.”
As you bask in the morning sun on the beach, what comes to mind? What is waiting on the horizon for you today?
Now go for a stroll along the shoreline . . . Remember what you left behind with the night. Recall what you are embracing with the new day.
Take a few moments to journal what came to mind for you at the beach this morning . . . Go in peace!