The Dock

Imagine that you are standing at a lake shore, looking out towards the calm water and this sturdy, solid dock. It's a gentle summer morning, and you've arrived at this place early enough in the day that you are the only person here. This is your personal dock. You smile and stretch. Ahhhhhh. What a beautiful place to be. The air is fresh and clean here. As you inhale, you notice that there's a touch of moisture in the morning air. It's so soft, so refreshing, you take another deep breath in.

This is a peaceful place. There's a gentle breeze and the only thing you hear is the water lapping against the shore, and some birdsong off in the distance. Take a moment and enjoy the quiet.

You take another deep breath in and begin to walk towards the end of the dock. You can see that the water is calm, with tiny waves moving along the surface of the water. You feel safe and continue to walk comfortably along this well-built dock. With each step you take, you hear the wood creak gently under your feet and you begin to feel even more relaxed.

After four or five strides you find yourself at the end of the dock. From here, you look down into the crystal clear, clean water. You can see all the way to the bottom of the lake and notice some big fish swimming lazily past, small fish darting around, plants waving with the current, rocks and sand lining the lake floor. You marvel at all of the things you can see under the surface of the lake.

You sit down comfortably on the edge of the dock and take your shoes off (if you're wearing any). Dangle your feet over the edge of the dock and notice the initial chill of the water against your toes and the soles of your feet. It's revitalizing, and after a little while, you find the temperature becomes perfect, so you relax and let your feet and ankles slip under the surface of the water. Ahhhh. That feels good. Your feet feel refreshed. You begin to kick your feet and splash water, seeing droplets fly through the air. Some land on your skin others end up on the dock and others return to the lake. This is fun! Your skin is tingling from the water, and you feel happy and rejuvenated. This is a place you can come back to whenever you want to recharge your batteries.