By Krystle J Bailey
Seven whales have washed up on our shore in recent weeks, causing a great deal of concern from local residents to politicians and everyone in between. Necropsies are underway, and the full reports could take months to complete. While theories and research circulate about the causation, a collective of healers known as Sea Goddess Healing Arts is bringing the community together in honor of the beloved sea mammals.
As we wait for the necropsy results and look for potential solutions, there is so much out of our control. However, we can band together and pray for the safety of other ocean life. Sea Goddess Healing Arts invites us to gather for a ceremonial event intended to honor the whales we’ve lost and send healing vibrations back out into the water.
Waves of Love for the Whales & Waters is a free event that will take place on January 28th from 2:30 – 4:00 pm on Vermont Avenue beach in Atlantic City. The afternoon will include prayer, education, meditation, music, a drum circle, and more.
Whales are known as the sound healers of the sea and the re-calibrators of the world. The women of Sea Goddess Healing Arts aim to spread awareness and education about the well-being of whales and their healing attributes to the earth. As we continue to seek answers, you are invited to hold space for the whales through prayer, meditation, and sound healing.
For those unable to attend in person, virtual options are available. The live event will be streamed through Sea Goddess Healing Arts via Streamyard and will be shared on Facebook and YouTube. Please go to www.SeaGoddessHealingArts.com for more information and a link to the live stream.
The afternoon of healing is free to attend; however, donations to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center will be accepted and encouraged. Donations can also be made directly to the stranding center online at www.MMSC.org.
Formed in 1978, MMSC’s mission is the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals and sea turtles. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is the only Federally authorized animal hospital in the State of New Jersey that responds to these animals in distress and provides medical treatment. MMSC staff has been responsible for leading the emergency response efforts for the whales and has served as a safe haven for marine life for over 40 years. The Brigantine-based organization is responsible for 1,800 miles of tidal waterways and coastline.
Sea Goddess Healing Arts is a collective of women with a mission to soothe and inspire the community through hope, creativity, kindness, wellness, compassion, and consciousness. The organization is responsible for events, including The Last Splash fundraiser, The Absecon Lighthouse Spring Festival, and Surf & Soul Drum Circle.
Waves of Love for the Whales & Waters is a heart-led event created to hold space for each other and the ocean life that we share a home with. Follow SeaGoddessHealingArts on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with event details and other offerings.
Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet.
Connect with Krystle on Instagram @thedailybailey5
