Relaxing With the Enhancement of the Water Effect

I am very fortunate to live near a large body of water. For one who has dealt with anxiety for the entirety of life since toddlerhood - I'm grateful.

Truthfully, There is really nothing quite as calming as sitting near the shore, hearing the waves lapping against the sand and the beach, and looking out to see blue literally as far as you can see. The warm sun cascades upon you, the breeeze laps at your face. It is the best thing that you can do if you are stressed, anxious, or are feeling like you need a calm moment.

It's been proven the color blue does do something to calm the nerves of a person. It's almost as if it is a natural tranquilizer. The effect takes you away from the worries at hand, and into a sea of the most calm inner tranquility that can last for hours.

I thought I'd take a moment to share something that has worked for me when I absolutely need relaxation. 

One of the things that has really worked when managing stress is deep breathing. Calm, deep breathing is so effective in focusing the mind - and being mindful of where you stand on the emotion vs. logic scale.

If you are so fortunate to live near a great body of water, try this sometime:

Sit near the body of water, and clear your thoughts. Really clear your thoughts. If you feel other thoughts try to sneak in, be aware of this and try again.

Breathe in as deep as you can, focusing only on your breathing.

Then breathe out, again, focusing only on your breathing.

Do this about ten times or so, staring out into the deep blue of the body of water you are near. Listen to the waves, the surf, and the birds. Concentrate only on your breathing and on looking out into the sea. You will feel yourself flowing into a natural state of relaxation and tranquility. It's an amazing feeling that will help. If you don't have s large body of water around you where you live, find a nice park to sit in where it's really quiet, that has a pond - or a nice lake.

Then once calm, remember to think logically. Think of not the things that could be, but the things that are. Think of not the things that could happen, only concentrate on the present - what really exists right now. One of the biggest problems of chronic anxious people and worriers is giving in to the "what if's". I have learned that "What if's" hardly ever become reality in the way one envisions it.

As Jesus said, "Do not worry about tomorrow. For sufficient for today is it's own trouble."

Taking things day by day logically, and by exercising calming practices, can really help. And the blue, clear waters will only soothe you even more, and cause you to feel more refreshed, no matter the situation that ails you. It's helped me. I hope it may help you when you need to find a moment. If you have a method of relaxation that works for you, please comment below.

As the saying goes.

Keep calm, and carry on.