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How to Be Mindful at the Beach
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"One of the reasons we love the seaside is that so many things invite us into the present moment: the sound of waves crashing on the shore, the flight of sea gulls, the moist, salty air and the feel of sand between our toes."
Mark Coleman
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How To Be Mindful At The Beach
- Open up all of your senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, taste and touch.
- Rest on the sand and relax your body of any physical tension.
- Sit near the water. With your eyes closed, listen to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.
- Take a walk with your feet in the water. Feel the various textures of the sand as the waves soak into it.
- Each time you inhale, smell the salty, fragrant air.
- Take time to contemplate the horizon and take in the vastness of the seascape.
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- Away from the bed: If you are unable to sleep, try to change your place, as the bed has to be associated with sleep.
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