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"Nothing soothes the soul like a walk on the beach."


Thalassophiles are intimately linked to the ocean breeze and the soothing characteristics associated with living by the sea. The word "thalassophile" derives from the Greek terms thalassa, meaning sea, and phile or philos, a person or thing having a fondness for a specified thing.

The sound of waves has also been proven to relax the mind. As waves come in, crash, and then recede again, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, which slows down the brain and helps promote relaxation. Shuster describes this as “de-stimulating our brains”.

Blue has long been identified as having a soothing effect. Dobkins said the rhythmic sound of waves also has a soothing effect and noted the yoga breathing technique “ujjayi” is called “the ocean breath.” “The sound of the ocean is like the sound of our breath when we're meditating.”


Shell collecting, practice of finding and usually identifying the shells of mollusks, a popular avocation, or hobby, in many parts of the world. These shells, because of their bright colours, rich variety of shapes and designs, and abundance along seashores, have long been used for ornaments, tools, and coins.

Some people believe a shell's hard texture makes one's mind stronger. That is why seashells stand for a resilient and determined mindset. It also represents protection against evil spirits. Similarly, others believe shells are a bridge between the physical and the supernatural realm.
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Category:Scenic
Subcategory:Coastlines
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