During our recent family trip to California, we spent quite a bit of time on the coast. It was incredibly healing and rejuvenating for all of us. While the teenagers explored surfing, I couldn’t get enough of the beauty of the sea, its life, and the feel of the tide against my feet. Here are some of the photos I took, which I hope evoke that healing and rejuvenating feeling:
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The ocean is definitely my healing place. (K)
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There’s nothing comparable to it, is there? It made me wish I lived on the coast in a warmer climate. But, I would miss winter…
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I do like the change of seasons myself. But I need an ocean visit at least once a year.
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Water has great healing power to me, the ocean in particular, Alethea. The salt in the air from the ocean has great healing power also. A family facility by one of the beaches here in southern CA created an indoor beach in a dome filled with salty air. Family could spend time in it to play while breathing in the salty air.
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What a lovely concept. Sounds like we need more facilities like that. 💙
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I see the value of it. I’m curious if the business holds up. 💖
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Thanks for sharing your beach trip Alethea. I love how refreshing the water and air are at the beach but it has been a long time since I’ve visited in person.
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I definitely recommend doing so if you can. I didn’t realize how much I needed it until I kept finding a way to keep my feet in the water.
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Lovely post.
I agree with you, Alethea – – Water is healing.
I love looking at any body of water, be it a manmade lake, an ocean, a river, or a waterfall. I find the ripples or waves calming and assuring. I like the feeling of water gently lapping at my feet and receding as watch the mighty, endless ocean as it meets the sky.
I recently visited Asheville where my husband and I hiked to 5 gorgeous falls. The sound of water gently flowing at the beginning of our hike, then intensifying as we near the height of the cascading fall over boulders (in places from 120 ft) is amazing.
The sights, the sounds, and the surroundings near each waterfall we visited were distinct and beautiful.
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Oh that sounds like such a lovely hike, Chaya. Thank you for sharing your love of water 💙
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