🌊 What the ocean teaches us about life & belonging

Published 12 days ago • 1 min read

Sunday was World Ocean Day. As I was thinking about all the places we've been - on or near the ocean - I felt a sense of peace flow through me.

This year's theme is "Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us," shining a spotlight on that vast body of water that "inspires, connects and nurtures" us.

The presence of AI has been growing in recent months and, I admit, while I haven't embraced it, I have explored it a bit. So yesterday I asked ChatGPT, "How does the ocean inspire, connect and nurture us?" The answer was surprisingly profound. In part, it read:

🌊 Inspires

Resilience & Adaptation: From tidepools to tsunamis, the ocean’s capacity for change and renewal teaches us about strength, survival, and the power of flow.

Lighthouse along the Atlantic Coast | Cape Code, MA

🌊 Connects

People & Cultures: For centuries, the ocean has been a literal and symbolic bridge between nations. Trade routes, migrations, and cultural exchanges have all traveled across its waters, weaving humanity together.

Sunrise from Dawn Beach | St Maarten, Caribbean

🌊 Nurtures

Heals: Being near water—what’s called “blue space”—has been scientifically shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and promote emotional well-being.

In these times when change is abundant, belonging is uncertain and emotional wellness is sometimes hard to come by, let's turn to the ocean and learn from it's example.

Wandering and living with wonder,

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