Issue 49: Salt Water Therapy
Finding solace in Mother Nature's greatest creation
Hi Friends!
We’re officially in the middle of summer, but one of the many magical things about living in Guam is that we get to enjoy these summer vibes year-round. The ocean is just a drive away, and we find solace in Mother Nature’s healing properties. Whether it’s physical healing, emotional comfort, or a spiritual cleanse, saltwater therapy works in magical ways – much like other natural and environmental energies that help us thrive.
Have a good one ☀️
Marissa & Akina
🌊 Salt Water Therapy for the Body & Soul
By: Akina
Growing up, I suffered from horrible eczema. San Bernadino’s dry heat agitated my skin, and after countless visits to doctors, they could not tell my parents what was making my skin break into hives. After moving to Guam, a local doctor told my parents to take me to the ocean and let the salt water be my remedy.
Mother Ocean's natural properties worked better than antibiotics or ointments. The salty waters soothed my itchy flare-ups, and eventually, my eczema disappeared altogether.
I have come to see our tåsi as our beloved friend and companion. As a swimmer, it has provided itself to me as an underwater exploratorium. As a writer, it has given me a space to float with my thoughts. As an energy worker, it has cleansed and guided me, providing a portal to channel for others.
I owe much of my healing to the ocean, and saltwater therapy has become a profound and enduring remedy.
🐚 Beachside Reflections
Journaling has many benefits. Not only does it help you process and release some of your thoughts and emotions, but it also helps to create order, especially if you feel like you’re operating from a place of chaos. While creative chaos is good in our lives, taking a breather to reflect occasionally doesn't hurt.
Here are some journal prompts:
How can I invite more ebb and flow into my life?
What’s one thing holding me down that I must let go of to float to the surface?
Seashells are small, but precious. What other small aspects of my life bring me joy?
What lessons can I learn from the natural rhythm of the waves and tides? What do they resemble in this current phase of my life?
Only One - Action Platform for the Planet
A non-profit organization on a mission to restore ocean health and tackle the climate crisis.
Only One is a platform that focuses on climate and ocean solutions worldwide. Only 2.9% of our ocean is currently safeguarded under “high protection,” but in 2022, roughly 200 nations agreed to protect 30% of our land and sea by 2030.
Deep dive into these stories:
Watch: The Deepest Breath on Netflix
Synopsis:
The Deepest Breath follows the journey of Italian freediver Alessia Zecchini, who is determined to break a world record with the support of expert safety diver Stephen Keenan. This documentary explores the exhilarating (and dangerous) world of competitive freediving, immersing you in a story about passion, resilience, and love that will leave you holding your breath.
Why we love it: *SPOILER ALERT*
Get your tissue boxes ready, friends.
It’s hard not to champion Zecchini and Keenan. You witness two athletes and lovers of the sport swim along the fine lines of passion and insanity. Each dive is risky and life-threatening, making you wonder why anyone would endure these extreme pressures.
Throughout the documentary, we are met with the theme of surrendering and human mortality. We are given an up-close view of a world beyond the ocean's surface and an intimate glimpse into their relationship. It reveals how deeply you can love the ocean and how that love can also tear you apart.
Week to Weekend Reads
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Later Days
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