Chapter 9: Our love is wicked
Samatha knew that to teach future generations of mermaids to succeed as priestesses of sacred water, she must teach them to master fear, fear is contagious, love, courage and peace are also contagious. We mermaids must choose the correct feeling and emotion to generate states of peace and appropriate mental states in people. Exercise, and the arts of the body, from yoga, sacred dances to the current dances of modernity and the elite that you call "ballet" are dances and arts of the body, which teach us to preserve that state of peace and harmony. and strengthen and prolong the feeling and emotion of peace and love. As mermaids we must focus on the feelings of light. Depending on how you take care of your bodies, you will have certain feelings, when you take care of your body, your diet you start to feel better. Mermaids avoid bad thoughts, and modify them towards thoughts of love, to avoid feelings of restlessness and worry, we focus the mind and heart on feelings of love and peace. We mermaids take care of our bodies because we know that by taking care of our bodies we will feel better. In any moment of doubt or concern we must affirm that everything will be fine and we will feel better. It is natural as human beings to have a large amount of emotions. Samatha reacted to frustration and despair and met them for the first time after losing her father, King Triton.
King Triton, father of Samatha, died in a war against the Syren, mortal enemies of the mermaids, and according to his desire to protect the waters of Isis, he gained freedom by freeing the waters of Isis and the waters of Greece from the Syren. , since then the Syren have dedicated themselves to trying to destroy the legacy of the mermaids, and the conquest of the freedom that King Triton gave us, which meant that we mermaids could do things well, being priestesses of Isis, without the risk or threat of the Syren attacking our kingdom. However, while Samatha's wisdom was the inheritance for the mermaids, for his part, with his sacrifice, King Triton inherited compassion for us. Therefore, compassion and wisdom are sacred elements for mermaids and shape our feelings. After the death of King Triton, Samatha rang the bell throughout the ocean, the ringing of the bell spread throughout the ocean embracing all living beings in the sea, letting them know that King Triton had departed. Fish, birds, hawks, all marine species, water otters, alligators, whales, dolphins, manatees, iris-billed toucans, hundreds of wonderful birds around the world sang the passing of King Triton, all waters, sweet and salty. , even the darkest shared the song, the lament, and the ringing of the bell. In this way the bell became the symbol of the mermaids, as it made its waters vibrate throughout the world with the sound of magic and the messages that are shared.
Samatha took refuge on the coast of Nice, and spent long decades singing to the moon, she wanted to sing to the moon to change the sadness of her heart into joy, as a queen she knew that she must recover to be able to heal others. From her own experience she knew and understood the importance of feeling happy. For love of others and for the importance of self-love, with her song she wanted to transmit a message of joy, excitement and hope. She knew that darkness or sadness for all the evil that the Syrens had done could not be fought by fighting against them. Although his father's death was more than symbolic, he also understood that the true way to end darkness was to bring light. When she sang to the moon, the waters overflowed and vibrated with her voice as if she were ringing a bell, and in this way she could understand that her voice and her siren song represented wisdom itself, the wisdom of love, and the scepter of his father, the compassion that should reign in every good Mermaid king, in every good queen. Samatha understood that her heart had to remain firm and even full of compassion for her enemies the Syren and in the same way she understood that to succeed as a mermaid she had to purify herself by singing to the moon.
Her favorite place to sing was the Nice Coast, in the South of France, while Samatha sang the next generations of Mermaids were imbued with love and wisdom, understanding and fortune and joy thanks to her songs.
As Samatha sang her heart out under the luminous glow of the moon, her voice echoed across the waves, carrying messages of love and hope deep into the ocean. Each note gracefully danced through the water, reaching every corner of her kingdom and spreading warmth to all who heard it. The waters of Isis shimmered like diamonds, resonating with her powerful yet soothing melodies.
The mermaids, young and old, gathered around to listen, feeling the tide shift within them as Samatha's song enveloped them. Each generation found solace in her voice—a reminder that light could still triumph over darkness despite King Triton's sacrifice. With every refrain, they learned not just to be priestesses of sacred water, but also guardians of compassion and wisdom.
Samatha often reflected on her father's teachings while she sang. King Triton had imparted upon her the essence of compassion—the understanding that even amidst pain and loss, empathy was vital. The Syren may have sought vengeance for their own pain by threatening mermaidkind, but Samatha knew that responding with anger would only perpetuate the cycle of suffering. Instead, each note she sang became a bridge—a connection between enemies that emphasized shared emotions over discord.
As she gazed at the moon-lit waters from her coastal refuge in Nice, she felt a shift within herself as well. The sadness from her father’s passing began to transform; it sparked a renewed determination to carry on his legacy not through conflict but through enlightenment. She composed new songs that spoke of unity among all ocean beings—tales where mermaids danced alongside dolphins and currents swirled harmoniously with fish schools in celebration.
In time, harmonious gatherings blossomed on full moon nights when young mermaids would reenact sacred dances passed down through generations while singing melodies crafted by Samatha herself. They lacked fear in stepping forth as leaders; instead, they embraced their emotions fully—learning how to channel frustration into creativity and pain into purpose.
Her songs became educational tools—instilling values within future priestesses that transcended mere duty toward nature; they served as beacons of joy amidst adversity. Every note informed them about caring not only for their bodies but also for one another's emotional landscapes—reminding them to nurture love within their communities actively.
Weeks turned into months then years went by until finally one sunny afternoon next to her beloved shore; young mermaids approached Samatha with sparkles in their hopeful eyes seeking guidance about how they could embody both love and wisdom—qualities they admired so much in their queen.
With a gentle smile cast towards them illuminated by sunlight dancing off azure waves shimmering blue-green under pastel skies she conjured an oracle-like presence releasing an ethereal melody filled with wisdom paired alongside compassion—the heartbeats intertwined throughout its very fabric:
“**To master your fear is to embrace your light,
In strength find serenity despite any plight.
Dance through sorrow like waves kissed by air,
For even through darkness true joy you’ll share.
Cherish each breath beneath moon’s grand embrace,
Let love heal wounds laden with trials we face.
Together we'll thrive when united we stand,
With wisdom entwined our lives will expand…**”
Soon enough laughter filled the air as they joined hands forming circles around her—the sound echoing resoundingly against waves brought echoes reflecting centuries back signifying hope steadfast for what lay ahead regardless how unsteady currents felt sometimes swirling beneath their feet challenging bravery itself.
As weeks reclaimed themselves towards seasons cycling onwards forevermore floating dreams capturing hearts untold stories nested centuries deep illustrating destinies waiting sake awaiting fate unveiling evermore bedecking destiny’s tapestry harmonizing galaxies free beneath unending luminous canopy spawns symphonic wonder wrought together wielding fortune evergreen singing tales carved endlessly painting designs blessed infinity kisses sweet stars sparkling horizons glowing warm hues illuminating journeys hearts embark eternal guiding souls wherever fate ventures calling navigate vast oceans evermore infinite divine purpose embracing unfoldment beautifully bright enticing treasures hidden lessons yearning boundlessly breezes beckoning shores … always reminding future generations enduring love fuels harmony rekindling everlasting bridges growing smiles luminous guiding dreams across time illuminating path ahead brightly embracing truth gracefully merging audio realms immortal symphonies forever entwined fidelity flowing celestial beauty beckoning share reciprocity flourishing myriad reflections lighting way forward guiding sailor …