Chiwen : The Tidekeeper’s Gaze
“When the breath of the abyss rises, Chiwen emerges from the sunken halls. Its gaze, as fierce as the tides, reflects every vow long forgotten.”
The mythical Chiwen, guardian of rooftops and temples, carries the power of water and the silence of forgotten vows. Its presence whispers of protection, of unspoken promises, and of waves that endlessly rise and fall. This is a tale not just of mythology, but of how we, too, can face the tides within.
Sometimes, the promises we bury beneath years of silence resurface like tides—unexpected, overwhelming, yet cleansing. Chiwen is not merely a beast that devours waves; it is the reminder that nothing we bury in the heart is truly lost. The tide always returns, and with it, the truths we thought we had left behind.
In Chinese mythology, Chiwen is often carved at the ends of rooftops, its open mouth swallowing storms and shielding homes from fire. A guardian of balance, it both devours and releases water, embodying the duality of destruction and renewal.
There is something deeply human in this imagery. We, too, are vessels that hold floods of emotion. At times, our hearts drown in unspoken grief, but within the waves also lies the power to cleanse, to refresh, to begin again. Chiwen teaches us that resilience is not stillness—it is the ability to rise with the tide, again and again.
In our modern world, “tides” often take the form of financial pressures, career transitions, or the waves of uncertainty in daily life. Like Chiwen, we need anchors—knowledge and practical tools—to stay afloat when the waters rise.
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Self-connection Mini Practice
- What have I been holding back, like vows forgotten beneath the waves?
- Where in my life do I feel the tides rising—and what truth are they carrying with them?
- If I allow the tide to wash over me, what renewal might I discover?
Like Chiwen gazing into the deep, you too can face your inner tides with calm strength. Even when the waves seem overwhelming, within them lies the power to protect, to cleanse, and to begin again. And if you wish to carry this stillness further into your day, here are a few more gentle ways to deepen that quiet renewal.
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