Calming one’s mind: The Ocean

There are moments when our ideas are either getting jumbled up or overwhelmed by a lot of information. Because we have so many thoughts, we experience feelings of suffocation and frustration. We are looking for someone or something that can help ease the anxiety felt by one of us. The presence of the sea, for example, is one of the things that brings me the most solace, it helps me to calm my mind. It has a significant effect on the peace that I enjoy in my life.

When we find ourselves in a difficult mental state, we each employ a unique set of coping mechanisms. We frequently get the feeling that we cannot find our way out of this mental muddle that we are in. We were unable to align them in the way that we envisioned it being. One of the things that we frequently did was to unwind, find a quiet spot, close our eyes, and think about what we should do next. Mine is calming my mind through the use of the ocean.

In control, calming one's mind — Graphics| Ronalyn Cedullo

The soothing rhythm of the ocean waves helps to calm the mind. The soothing sound of waves coming in, crashing, and then retreating again is a great way to relieve stress. Because of this, the majority of people find it relaxing to simply sit in the sand while watching the waves of the ocean. They closed their eyes as the breeze gently brushed against their skin. A very peaceful sensation to take pleasure in. The environment and the sound are both highly placating.

Calming Blues

Breath in the ocean — Graphics | Ronalyn Cedullo

Inexplicably, the sight of the ocean’s azure soothes us immediately. Inducing a condition of deep reflection from which we can release stress and tension. This is the air we’ve been waiting for, the air that allows us to exhale and say, “Thank goodness.” The release of stress for a mind that has been working overtime. Taking a break to a site we found truly solemn allowed us to sort through the chaos in our heads.

Lost in the Course: When Students Don’t Get Their Dream Path

Reconnecting with our thoughts

Once we’ve calmed down, we strive to make a fair distribution of the tasks at hand. The place where we try to figure out how to fix anything that’s on our minds. Having somewhere quiet and secure to gather our thoughts after a breakdown is invaluable. Facilitating our ability to deal with challenges and focus on what really matters.

Tags

blues breath calming blues calms mind coping mechanism in control Ocean reconnecting

Rianne Royce B. Opeña

Rianne Royce is a lady who is passionate about writing, and she is now pursuing a degree in Journalism at Bicol University. She first becomes interested in writing when she is a senior in high school and continues to pursue it when she is in college. She writes story pieces and makes sure that what she writes is current and interesting to the audience. She has a strong passion for writing, which she has developed further since joining the school-based organization BONJour and pursuing freelance writing on the side.