My happy place is the beach. I find it to be calming, serene, low stress and just….ahhhhhhhhh. One of my most favorite sounds is the sound of the waves crashing. When we go on vacation to South Carolina every April, I LOVE to keep the windows open so I can hear the crashing waves. It is must mesmerizing to me. My favorite place to be when I’m at the beach is on my chair in the water. I love sitting at the edge of the water and letting the water wash over me….nothing like it.
When I went to the beach this morning, I thought “This would be such a great place to meditate.” I don’t meditate on a regular basis, but I’ve been wanting to start. There is a little bit of meditation time at the new barre class I go to and I LOVE it. I remembered that I had the Calm meditation app on my phone and I had an extra pair of earbuds in my beach bag so I gave it a whirl. I was not disappointed. It is, after all, my happy place.
It was quite ironic because the first sound that you hear when you launch the app is the sound of waves crashing. LOVE it. It was really cool because I could hear the waves on the app AND the background of the waves I was sitting in…perfect. (This is not an affiliate link…I am not getting paid or any services for this review. I just like to share things that work for me in hopes that they help someone else too:) There are several meditations that you can choose from. I chose the beginner 7-day meditation because it was guided and I am a beginner. It was 10 minutes long and the voice was so calming and serene. I couldn’t believe how fast the 10 minutes passed.
The beginner meditation is free, as are some other programs. There is a fee for additional meditations, but it is very reasonable, especially if it is helpful to you and helps you handle stress better and is calming to you. Namaste
What are your favorite ways to meditate?
I mediate in the shower. There’s something so calming about water.
It’s true…water is just such a natural, calming element
I love the beach! I live about 45 minutes away from the beach, but I am in Oregon…the Oregon beach isn’t much fun. it is usually windy, cold and you can’t get into the water! 🙂 But it is still so calming and all of my cares just fly away!
I love the beach any time of year…I bet it is still very beautiful
I love the beach too. So calm and peaceful. Definitely my happy place! 🙂 Great post x
Thanks Krysti
Ooh! I just downloaded this the other day, but this inspires me to actually use it during my stressful upcoming move. 😉 Thanks!
Give it a try…it is really good
I love beaches, there is something about them I find so relaxing. The sea reminds me of life , how far I have come and the endless possibilities there is to life.
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Beach = happy place:)
I absolutely love sitting by the water! Its so therapeutic, the sounds, watching the waves crash together, in slow and then fast motions. I can sit on the beach for hours and hours! I like our happy place!
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Me too…it never gets old
My bf meditates and he’s been trying to get me into it. So far I’m not good at it but I’ll keep trying..
Just take it one little step at a time..start with very short meditations and work yourself up to a longer time…good luck:)
I love calm!! and the beach is totally my happy place!
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Totally agree Rachel
This sounds like my idea of Heaven. I need to add meditation to my daily routine so i’m downloading the Calm app now. What an awesome time out of your day.
You will love it…enjoy.
Thanks for the meditation app info. I’ve been using Headspace and love it.
I haven’t heard about that app, but will look into it too. Thanks Elizabeth
The beach is a time of meditation for me very soothing and relaxing.
Absolutely Ranesha
I love the Calm app! I use it before I go to bed, and it helps me sleep so much better.
I love it too…I should try it before bed, great idea.
I’m headed to the beach in a little over a week!! CANNOT wait!
Headed to SC beaches today….yay!!!!
Soooo, true! We’re going to the beach in August, and I am counting down the days!
I live about 20 minutes from the beach in MA, but we’re leaving today to go to the beach in SC…warmer water…yay!!!
I ❤️????the sound of water – it is just so calming…. Wish I could live on the water and hear the sound of waves crashing outside my window!!!
If I had the money, I would buy a house on the ocean immediately!!!!
There’s something very calming about the water! Only downside is I burn easily so I can’t really go unless the sun’s going down, haha.
Sunblock and an umbrella and you’re good to go:)
I live at the beach and it is just the most relaxing place ever. The app sounds perfect for someone who couldn’t get to the beach – I can’t even imagine! 🙂
I live close to the ocean and we’re on vacation across the street from the beach…couldn’t live far away from the ocean
I love the beach and just being outside. Something so peaceful about it. Love your blog name and story.
Thank you Lindsey