Mindfulness in scuba diving
Diving is mindful.
Diving is about the breath. Breathe in, rise. Breathe out, sink. Breathe, stay.
The underwater world is captivating - colourful, beautiful, ever-changing. The underwater world is serene - slow, smooth, curved. The underwater world is indifferent - endless, alien, incomprehensible. The underwater world is meditative - quiet, isolated, but embodied.
Diving keeps you in the moment.
Diving encourages economy of movement - gentle, minimal, , sinuous, billowing, winnowing, wafting, floating. The different physics encourages a separation from and deliberate consideration of the body and environment.
The moment of entry is exhilarating. The return to the sky and ground is welcome. The familiar has become surprising for a moment. The rest of the day is a little more reflective, a little more conscious.
Diving is mindful.