June 15 - Gift From The Sea

Day 166 of a year of Kindness

I have a friend, C.J., who does everything for everyone. She is all of the things to all of the people. She never stops moving and doesn’t show up to an event without a gift and a funny story. This afternoon she carved out a few minutes between working, caring for her family and creating a special Father’s Day evening, to sit by the sea.

We met at the beach to catch up, which we did. But I thought we could also sit in silence and listen to the waves. I put a timer on my phone for 10 minutes and that’s just what we did. We didn’t say a word. There is something so relaxing about being still beside the ocean. It's a kindness gift from the sea.

Science of kindness: Science reveals that the rise and fall of waves mirrors our own breathing, which creates deep relaxation. It provides a natural white noise that helps us feel calm. It connects us to nature, keeps us grounded in the current moment, reduces cortisol and improves emotional wellbeing. #bekind #kindnessiscontagious #kindnessisfree #kindness #oceanwaves #stillnessbythesea