Surface versus Depths

Compare and contrast the tranquil surface of the ocean with its mysterious and intimidating depths.

The ocean’s surface can seem serene and calm, a stark contrast to the intense, mysterious, and often frightening unknown of its depths. Explore this dichotomy in detail. How does this contrast make you feel? What metaphors can be found in this dichotomy relating to life’s challenges and the “unknown” we face everyday? This prompt encourages introspection, comparison of feelings versus reality, fear of the unknown, and the symbolic interpretation of different layers of existence.