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Water inspires us to be more connected
Besides the contemplative state that observing and interacting with water triggers, it's common to experience feelings of awe. And 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.
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A meditative state
The water could be inducing a mildly meditative state of calm focus and gentle awareness.
When we're by the water, our brains are held in a state of mild attentiveness. In this state, the brain is interested and engaged in the water, taking in sensory input but not distracted by...
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Water gives our brains a rest
- The sound around us, from an auditory perspective, is simplified. It's not quiet, but the sound of water is far more simple than the sound of voices or the sound of music or the sound of a city.
- The visual input is simplified. When you stand at the edge of the wa...
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Showering and relaxation
Hopping in the shower is a great way to trigger ideas when our brains are in a creative rut.
You step in the shower, and you remove a lot of the visual stimulation of your day. Auditorially, it's the same thing, it's a steady stream of "blue noise." You're not hearing voices o...
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The blue mind
A "blue mind" is a mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment, that's triggered when we're in or near water.
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Feelings of awe
Awe is the emotion we experience in the presence of something great or vast, and rich in information. When we experience awe, we're stunned by something and feel captivated by it. It is typically a positive experience.
Research shows that experiences of awe in nature can r...
Two Aspects of Awe
- Vastness. It refers to the feeling of something perceived to be much bigger than yourself, which leads to a diminished sense of self.
- Accommodation. When we experience awe, we have to accommodate what we have just experienced. It can be terrifying ...
To Witness Moral Beauty And Courage
Observing someone with an incredible amount of skill, talent or abilities and watching how the person is moral and courageous is a good start to feeling awe.
Normally, man lives a sensual life, only for the gratification of their senses. Seeing people do something beyond themselves and fo...
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