Blue Spaces
Water is the source of all life. Our bodies and our planet are made up mostly of water. When we become out of balance with anger, anxiety, or fear, water can restore our sense of well being. Humans are attracted to blue spaces like the sky and water.
“Whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.” ~ Herman Melville’s narrator declares in Moby Dick.
After many studies done on the positive effects of water, scientists have determined that water absolutely does provide positive cognitive and physical effects on people and I have no doubt for animals as well.
Contact with water induces a meditative state, makes us happier, calmer, more creative and gives us a sense of well being.
The benefits of getting yourself to water as often as possible are truly incredible for your body and mind. Here are just a few of the benefits:
1. You de-stress and relax
We know that stress causes health problems but life can be very stressful at times. Being near a body of water can destress you in a very short time.
2. Your immune System gets strong
The increased relaxation and decreased stress will allow for a strong immune system to fight off illnesses.
3. Your white blood cell count goes up
Plants and trees near water give off chemicals called phytoncides. Breathing phytoncides elevates your white blood cell count and thus strengthens your immune system.
4. You absorb more oxygen
When air is exposed to water it becomes charged with negative ions which help you to absorb it easier. Fresh air, especially around water improves alertness and mood too.
5. You feel more joy
Being around water benefits you in so many ways that you experience more happiness and joy in your life. We can all use more joy in our lives.
We are inspired by water. We hear it, smell it in the air, play in it, walk next to it, paint it, swim in it, get food from it, write about it, take pictures of it, and create memories along its edge.
Our deep connection to water is described in art, literature, and poetry and just the sound that comes from the gentle, rhythmic sensation of hearing waves lapping a shore can bring us such peace.
It doesn’t even matter whether it’s an ocean, river, creek, swimming pool or even a fountain. Water can really make you feel good so dive in!
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”
~ Loren Eiseley
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Since moving to the Northwest part of Arkansas, where I currently live, I feel landlocked. I NEED WATER! I’m a water sign (scorpio) and water balances me. There is a lake here but no access to it unless you have a boat. There are many creeks but all on private land. I found an old house that needs lots of work but for some reason they kept the swimming pool in perfect condition. I think I’m going to buy it but it’s in Hot Springs, Arkansas and I’ve had some strange dealings there with a woman from the 1930’s. I find it very strange that I said I would NEVER live in Hot Springs again in my recent post and very soon after writing that post, I find myself going back. I hadn’t even thought about Hot Springs in so many years then suddenly, and kind of out of the blue, I felt compelled to write a post about the paranormal activity in my home when I lived there. Now it seems strange that I’ve been currently looking to move to an affordable house near water and I haven’t been able to find one that would work. Then, very strangely, a home that has everything I wanted, and more, seems to have dropped in my lap and it’s in Hot Springs. The house has a saltwater pool and it’s five minutes from Lake Hamilton. Lots of water to enjoy! I seem to have some unfinished business there.
Love the expanse of water that is lake Ontario, two minutes from where I sit writing this. All the above is true for me. Your house/water issues sound like they are coming at you fast. Look forward to hearing of your experiences.
I’ve seen pictures you post on FB around where you live and it really is beautiful. That’s a beautiful lake and it’s so nice to be close like that. So, here’s me: