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I have always been drawn to nature, especially the sea and the mountains. The rich, deep hues of blue and green contrasted with the warm, white sand of a pristine beach is mesmerizing. The sound of waves unfurling themselves as they gently kiss the shoreline quickly puts my mind and body in a meditative state. The salty breeze filled with its negative ions envelops my body, warming my soul. The sea reminds me to slow down and enjoy what is before me. It also reminds me that there is a perfect rhythm to life; a place to reflect upon the past and a place to look upon the horizon with expectancy.

Standing on the shore's edge, I feel at one with the world and at peace with myself. I feel refreshed, renewed, and awakened by the presence of the sea. The sea has always been my remedy for relieving tension, stress, and anxiety. The sea seems to possess a certain healing power for my mind and body as if the waves and the sea air are washing clean any impurities.

But scientists agree the sea does possess a regenerative power. Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols believes that we all have a “blue mind that is a mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment.” According to Wallace, this is triggered when we’re in or near water. “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,” Nichols continued.