<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5mZ5sRD9ZDNJJ4bgZ1Xhtm?si=oYhyvjLLSumPwfkwgEyyPQ&utm_source=copy-link">Spotify link</a>Exercise: Click on the above link...Sit back straight and let my music teleport you to the ocean.I want you to use the power of your imagination right now and imagine the waves, the blue ocean...and observe the emotions the connection that you feel with the waves.🌊

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The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too

In our always-busy, screen-saturated lives, we don't give our minds much of a chance to rest and wander freely. But when we do, the mind switches into a different mode of engagement, known as the default mode network -- the brain network associated with daydreaming, imagination, consolidation of memories, self-referential thought, insight and introspection.

A blue mind is a creative mind

We know that water -- being surrounded by blue space -- helps us relax, and we know that exercise is good for our bodies and our brains."If somebody is experiencing a number of problems that exercise and stress reduction may help with, [water] is a good add-on. Find a river trail and run there, or get on a bike, or row or swim."

Exercise by or in water is good for our bodies and brains.

While in the restful, contemplative state associated with observing or interacting with water, it's also common to experience feelings of awe. The emotion of awe invokes feelings of a connection to something beyond oneself, a sense of the vastness of nature and an attempt to make sense of the experience.That switches you from a 'me' orientation to a 'we' orientation.

Water can inspire us to be more compassionate and connected.

"We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what's broken.""We have a 'blue mind' -- and it's perfectly tailored to make us happy in all sorts of ways that go way beyond relaxing in the surf, listening to the murmur of a stream, or floating quietly in a pool."Well here are 5 important benefits of finding your 'blue mind'

We Have A 'Blue' Mind.

Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free

When you stand at the edge of water and look out on the horizon, it's visually simplified relative to the room you're sitting in right now, or a city you're walking through, where you're taking in millions of pieces of information every second.Water can induce a meditative state.

Water gives our brains a rest

When we're by the water, our brains are held in a state of mild attentiveness -- what Nichols calls a "soft fascination." In this state, the brain is interested and engaged in the water, taking in sensory input but not distracted by an overload of it, as we might be with the "hard fascination" we experience while watching an action movie or playing a video game.

Ever wonder why it is so easy for hours to go by unnoticed when watching the ocean? There’s a reason for that. The ocean has a calming effect on your mind, allowing it to go into a meditative state. Since the sound and sight of the ocean is easy for the brain to process, it can create a soft focus, just like when you are focused on your breath in yoga or in a mindfulness practice. Plus a BONUS EXERCISE IS AWAITING FOR YOU AT THE END!

VINCENT VAN GOGH

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