JJ Strand L.M. Therapy & Healing

05/02/2026

“Mind over matter” 🙌🏻 💯 Powerful 🧠

05/01/2026

04/15/2026

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04/13/2026

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04/09/2026

Persistence, especially when outside forces are trying to drag you down…

04/07/2026

The concept of "Blue Mind," popularized by marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols in his book Blue Mind, describes a calm, mildly meditative state that our brains naturally enter when we are in or near water. In this state, the mind engages in what is known as
"soft fascination," where attention is gently held by the rhythmic sights and sounds of water without the strain of focused thinking.
This shift is accompanied by measurable biological changes, including reduced cortisol levels and increased production of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, while also lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Nichols contrasts this with "Red Mind," the overstimulated, high-stress state common in modern life, suggesting that water environments act as a natural antidote.
The reason lies in water's unique sensory balance-its predictable yet ever-changing patterns signal safety to the brain, allowing the nervous system to transition into a relaxed "rest and digest" mode, promoting both mental clarity and emotional well-being.