Jealousy Water Ripple
Materials Needed
Feeling
Jealous
How to Do It
Find a body of water—this could be a pond, a lake, or even a bowl of water. Drop a pebble or stone into the water, and watch the ripples spread out. As you drop the stone, imagine your jealousy being absorbed by the water, the ripples carrying the emotion away until it dissipates entirely.
Why It Works
The visualization of ripples spreading out and fading away provides a metaphor for how jealousy can be released and dissolved, helping you to visualize and feel the emotion being carried away.
Guided Practice
Find a quiet space where you can sit comfortably near a bowl of water. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, feeling the coolness of the water nearby. Notice any sensations in your body—perhaps a tightness in your chest or a heaviness in your stomach. Allow yourself to be present with these feelings, without needing to interact with the water just yet.
Continue to sit gently, allowing your breaths to bring deeper relaxation and a sense of calm to your thoughts. Close your eyes and bring to mind any feelings of jealousy or envy you may be holding onto, seeing them as small, sharp pebbles in your mind.
Visualize dropping these pebbles into the bowl of water, one by one. Imagine each pebble creating ripples on the surface of the water, spreading out and dissipating as they move away from the center. Notice the sensations in your body as you visualize this — perhaps a release of tension in your chest, a softening in your shoulders, or a lightness spreading through your body. Stay with these sensations, allowing the act of dropping pebbles to symbolize the release of jealousy or envy.
As the ripples in the water begin to calm, imagine the emotions of jealousy and envy being carried away with them. Feel how the water absorbs these emotions, turning them into gentle, soothing waves. Notice if any feelings, thoughts, or images arise — perhaps a sense of calm, a feeling of clarity, or even a memory of letting go. Allow these experiences to deepen your practice, connecting you more fully to the act of releasing negative emotions.
When you feel ready, gently place your hands on the bowl, feeling the coolness of the water beneath your palms. Take a few more deep breaths, grounding yourself in the present moment. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps more at peace, more centered, or simply more clear. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of release and clarity with you into your day.