Water has many meanings, cleansing, fertility, the unconscious.
The lake traditionally represents the soul in which enlightenment is reflected.
How does your lake appear? Is it inviting, or threatening? Is it calm, is it turbulent?
Do you feel at peace here? What does this tell you about your inner state?
Meditations centering on landscapes such as this one on the lake, help us explore our own inner world.
We can use a variety of landscapes to explore - mountains, rivers, forests, or even cities.
The same guidelines apply as with the lake meditation.
Allow the landscape to form itself around you as you explore.
In this way your emotions and feelings will be reflected in the features of the landscape.
In a forest for example, do you see a dark foreboding place, or a light, ethereal one?
Using a general landscape is a relaxing experience which can reveal a lot about your true feelings.