In recent news that I read, researcher Steven Jacobsen revealed that another ocean lies inside of our Earth, approximately 700 kilometers below the surface. It is said to be three times larger than all of our known oceans put together. I find this fascinating.
Many years ago, I read the well known novel, by Jules Verne, Journey to the Center of the Earth. I thought as I was reading it, that it seemed quite plausible, until I reached the ending of the story. The protagonist was blown out through a volcano, which was far too fantastical. However, being that our planet is nearly 8,000 miles wide and about 4,000 miles to its center, we have barely scratched its surface.
Many, many people are intrigued with outer space. To be sure, it helps us to recognize our own insignificance. I think these people are very much mistaken; though, in thinking that we were “put” on the Earth. In truth, we came out of her. She is, as native cultures suggest, our true Mother. All physical form is manifested from Earth herself. Our consciousness, that temporarily inhabits our physical form, is part of the ONE consciousness that permeates the universe and beyond. Our egos trick us into believing that our life is our own; but there really is no individual life. We are simply a tiny speck in the totality of LIFE.
I am not sure why I am excited about the newly discovered ocean. I think it gives me a ray of hope, knowing that potable water on our planet’s surface is severely threatened from decades of human pollution. But on a more subtle and personal level, I believe as Robin Wall-Kimmerer suggests in her book, Braiding Sweetgrass: “Being a good mother includes the caretaking of water.” We begin our lives floating in a bag of amniotic water. Our bodies are made of around 60% water. Oceans cover over 70% of our planet. We are drawn to large bodies of water like the ocean, lakes, and rivers because of our deep connection to water. Water and earth are inseparable and our bodies are inseparable from both. Even after we die, our bodies return to Mother Earth, from whence they came.
