𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 🌊🌊 Days 1 through 10

 What is Blue Mind?

Day 1: On a Sailboat in Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta

I’ve included the term Blue Mind in many of my books. I often refer to it as the Blue Water Effect. Dr. Wallace J Nichols, a marine biologist, popularized the phrase with his book Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. Blue Mind is the mildly meditative state people fall into when they are near, in, under, or on water. It is peace. It is the feeling of calmness and relaxation that comes from being in or near the water, and it has a positive impact on our mental health.

Watching the Pelicans and Masked Boobies

The ocean is a common source of Blue Mind for me and Jon. That is one of the main reasons we moved to Sayulita, Nayarit, ten years ago and now live in Puerto Vallarta. We look for ways to reach Blue Mind from the Pacific Ocean where we live, and other seas when we travel.

Day 2: Our Walk to Breakfast in the Romantic Zone

Day 3: Exploring Isla Mujeres in the Caribbean Sea

La Tregueña Sculpture on the Malecón 

Day 4: Celebrating 30 Years of Marriage on a

Virgin Voyages Caribbean Sea Cruise Two Years Ago

Day 5: Walking on Lo de Marcos Beach Before Sunset

Day 6: Snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea

Day 7: A Blue Infinity Pool Overlooking the Puerto Vallarta Bay

From My Blog 14 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CONDO LIVING (Part 2)

Day 8-North Beach on Isla Mujeres- Caribbean Sea

See More of Our Visit Three Years Ago HERE

When I'm having a Red Mind day and can't get to the beach for a few hours, I look for a Blue photo I've taken. Today, this one calms my mind. The memory brings me a feeling of tranquility. 

Day 9 of 100 Blue Photos

A View of Playa Los Muertos and the Muelle (Pier)

See More in My Article About Time With Family on the Beach:

𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 "𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟮" 

Day 10 of Blue: My Olukai walking Shoes Arrived

From the U.S. and They Fit!

I'm so excited about my walking shoes, I don't even care that I had to pay an extra 489 peso importation charge for FedEx to get them through Aduana (customs) and wait weeks for shipping. They don't involve water yet, but soon!

See more of my Blue photos at 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱  (Part 2: Days 11 to 20).

I started posting photos on May 26, 2025, and will update them daily, más o menos, for 100 days. Check back occasionally to see more Blue photos.

Maybe This is Why I Love to Wear Blue!

Terry L Turrell, Author

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