I recently spent some time on an island. To sum up the experience in one word I would say, blissful. Some may not grasp my definition thus I will share it in this blog.
Fresh air.
Sunshine.
Calmness.
Less chaos.
Soothing sounds of the ocean.
Fresh smells of land.
The few words or phases above could be expanded upon but I'm choosing to keep the post simple. Just like life on an island is, simple.
Morning bike rides amidst the car traffic. Nobody beeping at you to get out of the way. No hurried sense of rushing to get somewhere. A definite difference from my everyday. Time seems to move at a slower pace yet it's still the same 24 hours each day. A blissful calm to my normal day in day out.
Th photo above appears to be endless yet the island is small. Can a water border translate or infer more of an endless appeal? Less cell phones ringing and chirping. Many are enjoying the sights, the sounds and the environment without being glued to technology. I always had the access I needed but the need seemed less. Sand beneath your toes by the water. Walking opportunities galore. Wildlife in abundance yet at a distance. The clearest of blue skies. Mystical sunsets. Colorful sunrises. A blissful calm in itself.
From the waitresses at the taco shop to the boat captain to the restaurant owner to the tour guide on a bike to the eco tour educator, to the Uber driver, all seemed to love their job. A genuine passion for their environment. It almost seemed crazy to interact with so many occupations that loved their job, their community, their lifestyle. Each one was unique. Each one seemed content. More so than the many I would interact with in my normal day-to-day.
I don't really have any scientific data to translate the why of my observations. Rather I chalk it up to island time. The island lifestyle. The don't worry be happy mentality. Not so much about who is better than another rather let's keep doing x so we can live the paradise lifestyle we want. Less frills. More thrills.
If I had no cares in the world, I'd pack up and head to an island. I would have less but gain so much more. A fresh outlook is always soul refreshing for my mind. It gives me a chance to reset my horizon. Shift what seems stuck. I always relearn to appreciate what I have in front of me while mapping out where and what I really need in front of me down the road.
Breathing fresh air for extended periods of time can be healing. Getting out and experiencing nature can be calming. Experiencing new people, places and foods can be classified as growth. Try it!
Exercising the body and stimulating the mind in a relaxed environment can have exponential benefits. Both short and long-term.
A 5 day unplug from my computer (not smart phone) was exactly what the doctor ordered for me.
I feel fresh.
Renewed.
Re-energized.
Ready for what's next. While one may feel guilty for escaping reality, the truth is stepping away is essential. This is your reminder. Breathe the fresh air more. Don't stay stuck in a cubicle of life. Dip your toes in the sand. It will rinse off easily. Take a leap into the deep water. You can tread water longer than you think in life or in the ocean.
The more you break away, the more productive you will be for longer. The end.
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