There’s an undeniable, almost primal pull we feel toward the ocean. It's a need that's been studied and given a name: *Blue Mind,* a term coined by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols to describe the meditative, calming state we enter when near water. The vastness of the sea provides a powerful escape from the clutter of daily life, offering a sense of perspective that can make our own problems feel smaller. Beyond the mental relief, there are tangible physical benefits. The rhythmic sound of waves and the fresh, salty air—which contains a higher concentration of **negative ions**—can lower stress hormones, improve mood by boosting serotonin levels, and even promote better sleep. This is why a simple walk on the beach or a few minutes spent watching the tide ebb and flow can feel so restorative. Our connection to the ocean is also deeply rooted in our need for activity and inspiration. It provides a natural playground for everything from swimming and sailing to quiet reflection and artistic expression. Ultimately, the ocean gives us a chance to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with a fundamental part of ourselves—a need for tranquility, wonder, and the powerful embrace of nature.

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By a show of hands, who prefers savory breakfast? And who LOVES avocado toast!? In this video learn how to transform EGG + AVOCADO + PITA into a an easy breakfast (or snack!) that's fast, filling and tasty AF! Totally my new weekday morning fave. Here's a link to the full blog post and recipe....http://goo.gl/EOL0qx Music: "Jimmy Carter (Live Acoustic)" by 20lb Sounds (http://20lb.net/) LET'S BE FRIENDS!!!! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyeep Instagram: https://instagram.com/erinphraner/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ephraner/

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Diving the Banda Sea -Shorts - The Forgotten Islands - Banda Sea, Indonesia. A trip with Master Liveaboard into this amazing region. We had a UW-photography workshop with Gerald Rambert. IG - https://www.instagram.com/gerald_rambert/ . I hope you'll enjoy this video! If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Music: https://www.storyblocks.com/audio Voiceover: https://murf.ai/text-to-speech AI Invideo (10 minutes are free!): https://invideo.io/i/pyu Join me on Instagram: Everything big - https://www.instagram.com/project_yet_unknown_all/ Everything small - https://www.instagram.com/project_yet_unknown/ Check out my pictures on ... Scopio: http://bit.ly/2OtkRLg Wirestock: https://wirestock.io/peter.jantsch

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