Imagine the deepest, darkest part of the ocean – something normally feared. This is where this mermaid chooses to go, to find herself. In the depths, she discovers extraordinary things she never knew existed, experiencing so much sparkle and light in the darkness that she is drawn to dive even deeper.
Through this journey, she learns that she is the light in all the darkness.
As she dives to the depths, she begins to glow, illuminating her beautiful tail and the sparkling fish that surround her. She once believed she had to search for something outside of herself, only to realise she had it within her all along.
There is an exotic, regal energy about this mermaid, and she is here with purpose.
I discovered that purpose on a trip to an incredibly special location on the west coast of New Zealand. It's a place rich in history, where different tribes once gathered to heal wounds, settle conflicts, and find acceptance. The sand on the foreshore is black and shimmers in the sunlight, and the moment you step onto this sacred land, you feel its magic. I believe this is where she has come from, travelling across oceans to share her wisdom, her perspective, and her message of acceptance.
When you choose to go where no one else will, to step out of your comfort zone, to leave behind the things you no longer accept in your life and swim to your own rhythm, a deep calm comes over you. It is the feeling of knowing that your path was always meant to lead to deeper waters. You have honoured yourself.
The gold mermaid is a reminder that we were not born on this planet simply to fit in or be pushed to the side. We are here to accept ourselves fully and live in our own light.
Throughout life, we are constantly conforming. It is part of human nature and society. And that is fine, until we begin to lose ourselves, forgetting what our true purpose is and moving away from what feels natural.
We change and, somewhere along the way, we forget who we truly are. This happens through friendships, relationships, family expectations, work environments, and the demands of everyday life.
The gold mermaid reminds us to unleash, to be brave, to find our inner wildness and freedom again, and to dive deep. She calls us to bring our sparkle back to life.
You are your own light in the darkness.
