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What is Blue Mind?

Day 21 of 100 Blue Water Photos

Blue Mind from being IN THE WATER!

Jon and Terry Snorkeling at Marietas Islands 2019

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.

Day 22 of 100 Blue Water Photos:

Terry in Sayulita ON THE WATER

Stand Up Paddleboarding in April 2015

Day 23 of 100 Blue Water Photos for Blue Mind

2018-06-18 Isla de Pajaros (Bird Island), Mazatlan

Day 24 of 100 Blue Water Photos: Puerto Vallarta

Between One Storm and Hurricane Erick. Photo June 17, 2025.💙

Day 25 of Blue photos: The Caribbean Sea Near Isla Mujeres

I had a Peaceful Time Alone in a Super Panga While Others Snorkeled

This is one of my favorites of the 100 Blue Photos, so far. I've been saving it, literally dreaming about it. It brings back childhood memories of times spent with family in our boat. The rocking sensation, the warmth (usually), and all the sports my parents introduced us to. Waterskiing, fishing, crabbing, swimming, driving the boat, and jumping up on the seats so the crabs couldn't 🦀 pinch us. And sleeping under the bow was so soothing. I had Blue Water experiences 💙 often in my childhood. I appreciate my parents for giving me that.