The Fishing Camp

A mature couple warmed up on the beach – stretching and breathing – crouching - pushing muscularly up from the sand. Moonlight trailed off the ocean. Removing clothing they entered the sub-tropical waters of the calm bay and swam off briefly - returning to shore and languidly moved up the beach towards the fishing camp. The bed was made of bait boxes on the sand – making a platform that was covered with a tarp, a swag and an oversized beach towel over everything. Above a mosquito net and tarp hung from ropes and branches. They soaped and cleaned each other at a camp shower. Brushing feet of clinging sand they climbed into the bed.

As we grow older it is important for our wellbeing that we maintain intimate relationships. Fostering sexual arousal requires relaxation, intimacy and stimulation – something sometimes - perhaps in short supply. Satisfying arousal is neither here nor there if it is harder and harder to get to intimacy and connection for reasons of unfortunate history, poor habits, bad luck or community and family expectations. The antidote is little pressure, no rush and no expectations – coupled with traditional scents and full body massage. Not romantic love – but love as it derives from your being in pure oneness with the universe. While it can be deeply carnal and pleasurable or as light as a feather – it is a body and mind experience as you flower like a lotus in eternity.

He poured oil onto the cups of his hands. “On your stomach please. We’ll start and end with the root chakra. “Almond oil with a very little jasmine. ‘Jasmine is ‘sweet, warming, stimulating, rich, sensual and exotic. It is available as an absolute, which is not a pure essential oil. It relieves stress, helps move emotional blocks, calms fear, anxiety, and is mildly euphoric. Jasmine is sacred to Kama, the Hindu love god, and eastern version of Cupid, jasmine is found on the tip of one of his arrows.’’’ He quoted. “Good for new beginnings.” He massaged the base of her spine and moved up her back to the neck and head. “This is the root chakra.” He said touching the base of her spine. “It connects you to the universe with energy flows. The root chakra is where energy blocks show up. If you turn over now I’ll get you to do a relaxation exercise. It is a matter of isolating and relaxing muscles. It takes about 5 minutes.”

She lay on her back – arms and legs comfortably spread. Her breathing slowed and deepened. “Inhale through the nose and exhale deeply through the mouth. That’s it... slow down and get your breathing into a comfortable cycle… now relax your toes… can you sense every toe… relax them… one at a time if you have to… breath in now relax your toes as you breath out… now your calves and ankles… feel your breathing… in… slow… out… relax your knees and thighs… long exhale relax… in… out… in… out… relax your pelvis… relax your bum and hips… relax as you breath out… relax the stomach cavity… let the tension out of the abdomen… breath out relax… relax your shoulders… fingers… hands… arms… shoulders… head.

Relax into the interconnectedness of all things, all time and space receding into the perfect eternal and infinite moment. As the Chakras balance you are open to the energy flows of the universe – you are connected to the Earth and all those connected with you open and become one with you. Universal oneness permeates all in divine joy - infinitely and eternally.”
He dipped fore and index fingers in oil and anointed the 7 chakras in turn – from the crown to the root.

Crown chakra: The thousand petal chakra embraces an attitude of gratitude for one's life. When we realize that everything is interconnected and that we are part of the larger scheme of life, we begin to live with gratitude, faith and trust, rather than filled with fear and anxiety. I am part of the Divine. I honour the Divine within me. I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences. I cherish my spirit. I seek experiences that nourish my spirit. I listen to the wisdom of the universe. I trust my intuition. I am open to letting go of my attachments. I live in the present moment. I am grateful for all the goodness in my life. I love and accept myself. I know that all is well in my world. I am connected with the wisdom of the universe. I am open to divine wisdom. My life moves with grace. I am at peace.

Brow chakra: I am in touch with my inner guidance. I listen to my deepest wisdom. I seek to understand and to learn from my life experiences. I am wise, intuitive, and connected with my inner guide. I nurture my spirit. I listen to the wisdom of elders. I trust my intuition. I forgive the past and learn what was there for me to learn. I forgive myself.

I love and accept myself. I know that all is well in my world. I am connected with the wisdom of the universe. I am open to inspiration and bliss. My life moves effortlessly.

I am at peace. I am the source of my truth and my love.
Throat chakra: I am open, clear, and honest in my communication. I have a right to speak my truth. I communicate my feelings with ease. I express myself creatively through speech, writing, or art. I have a strong will that lets me resolve my challenges. I nourish my spirit through creativity. I live an authentic life. I have integrity.

I love to share my experiences and wisdom. I know when it is time to listen.
I express my gratitude towards life. I listen to my body and my feelings to know what my truth is. I take good care of my physical body. I am at peace.

Heart chakra: I am open to love. All love resides within my heart. I deeply and completely love and accept myself. I nurture my inner child. I am wanted and loved. I live in balance, in a state of gracefulness and gratitude. I love the beauty of nature and the animal world. I forgive myself. I am open to love and kindness. I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me to transform and open up to love. I am connected with other human beings. I feel a sense of unity with nature and animals. I accept things as they are. I am peaceful.

Solar plexus chakra: I love and accept myself. I stand up for myself. I am strong and courageous. I am worthy of love, kindness, and respect. I choose the best for myself. I express myself in a powerful way. I am proud of my achievements. I honour myself. I choose healthy relationships. I am authentic. I direct my own life. I appreciate my strengths. I feel my own power. I am free to choose in any situation. I seek opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. I am at peace with myself.

Sacral chakra: I love and enjoy my body. I have healthy boundaries. I am open to experiencing the present moment through my senses. I am passionate. I feel pleasure and abundance with every breath I take. I nourish my body with healthy food and clean water. I know how to take care of my needs. I value and respect my body. I am open to touch and closeness. I allow myself to experience pleasure. My sexuality is sacred. Emotions are the language of my soul. I take good care of my physical body. I am at peace.

At the sacral chakra he recited the wholeness ritual while he pressed his fingers into the clitoris and then spread the oil onto the vulva and perineum then asked her to turn again onto her back. He anointed the base of the spine – reciting the final stanza.

Root chakra: I feel deeply rooted. I am connected to my body. I feel safe and secure. Just like a tree or a star, I have a right to be here. I stand for my values, for truth, and for justice. I have what I need. I am grounded, stable, and standing on my own two feet. I nurture my body with healthy food, clean water, exercise, relaxation, and connection with nature. I am open to possibilities. I am grateful for all the challenges that helped me to grow and transform. I trust in the goodness of life. I make choice that are healthy and good for me. I trust myself. I love life.

He pushed slowly up her back to the neck – working muscles with the soothing and stimulating oil. Slowly massaging muscles in face, arms, neck down to the fingertips. Returning to her arse he worked downward – across the cheeks, down the arse crack to the perineum – pushing from the top of her legs down – brushing her vagina and following curves down to toes on both feet. He gets her to turn on her back. He works up from the toes and feet. At her thighs – he turns her knees out comfortably and works up thighs to her vagina. He rubbed her clitoris. She arched forward to his touch. Poised above her body – he lets her guide him into her.