Balance between the tides. Calm AMIDST the currentS.
An intentional therapeutic massage practice located in Falmouth, Maine.
What is Slack Tide?
Just like the pause of breath between the inhale and the exhale, so too does the ocean have a moment of stillness just before the turn of the tides. The ocean’s slack tide is observed by many saltwater enthusiasts. Its timing can signal fishing productivity and optimal surf conditions, deliver ideal visibility and safety for mariners, and offer a clear-water experience for divers.
On a spiritual level, slack tide provides a moment of tranquility, peace and stillness amidst the ever-moving waters. Sitting waterside during a slack tide for breath, meditation or sheer observation can provide a profound and serene experience. To me, it feels like a moment of harmony.
Within us, we all have a similar ebb and flow, as the ocean does, in our own rhythm, which is impacted by the ever-changing tides and currents of our lives. Tuning into this rhythm can be a place of connection, regulation and peace. Coming back to your own slack tide means to return to your own state of calm, balance and equanimity within.