{"id":4833,"date":"2020-07-20T12:25:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T17:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/?p=4833"},"modified":"2026-03-24T18:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T23:24:02","slug":"do-this-twice-a-week-for-a-happier-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/do-this-twice-a-week-for-a-happier-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Do This Twice A Week for a Happier Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can lead a happier life by embracing a blue space twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-4834\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blue-space-relief-blog-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"Happier by water\" class=\"wp-image-4834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blue-space-relief-blog-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blue-space-relief-blog-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blue-space-relief-blog-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blue-space-relief-blog.jpg 1654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue space relief\/Lewis Elliot\/Composite: Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t live by a lake, this habit makes you happier and healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-studies-support-life-changing-effects-of-water\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Studies support life-changing effects of water<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent study on what makes a happier life found that actual visits to water have a greater impact than proximity to water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cWe find that people who visit the coast, for example, at least twice weekly tend to experience better general and mental health.&nbsp; Some of our research suggests around two hours a week is probably beneficial, across many sectors of society.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp; Dr. Lewis Elliot, University of Exeter<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Jesus made regular visits to the lake in Galilee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Son of God refreshed his soul regularly by water, how much more us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/strong> Matthew 13:1<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-4845\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sea-of-Galilee-western-shor-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"Happier Sea of Galilee\" class=\"wp-image-4845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sea-of-Galilee-western-shor-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sea-of-Galilee-western-shor-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sea-of-Galilee-western-shor-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Western shore of the Sea of Galilee\/Pictorial Lands of the Bible<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>But I don&#8217;t live by a beach!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with what you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cYou can\u2019t change where the coast is, but when we\u2019re talking about translating the benefits to other types of environments, there is nothing to stop a well-designed urban fountain.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong> Dr. Lewis Elliot<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-retreats-for-a-happier-life\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Retreats for a happier life<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A blue space has air, sunlight, and an invitation to refresh your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhythm for the soul.&nbsp; Rhythm for the senses.&nbsp; Rhythm for the spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-4847\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blaising-blue-space-blog-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Happier at the lake\" class=\"wp-image-4847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blaising-blue-space-blog-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blaising-blue-space-blog-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Blaising-blue-space-blog-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Regular visits to a blue space\/Lake Athens\/Steve Blaising<\/mark><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Faith thrives in a blue space, energizing mind and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cBlessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.&nbsp; They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.&nbsp; It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.&nbsp; It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp; Jeremiah 17:7-8<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And with burdens quenching our spirit, we need to be renewed by water.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-5702\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sunrise-at-Lake-Athens-blog-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Happier mornings with God\" class=\"wp-image-5702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sunrise-at-Lake-Athens-blog-1024x768.jpg 1024w, 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are sailing, <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/fishing-guide-shows-off-3-secrets-for-lasting-happiness\/\">fishing<\/a>, or swimming, you\u2019re in tune with natural and supernatural forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cYou can immerse yourself in it (the sea), which you can\u2019t really do with a green space.\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong> Catherine Kelly<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/grab-3-treats-for-a-magical-life\/\">Time by water<\/a> reminds us that much of life is letting go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s exactly what a water ski bible camp, Skiin\u2019 With The Galilean (SWTG) does with foster and special needs kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/searching-for-happiness-but-finding-a-miracle\/\">kids and families let go of their burdens <\/a>in the love of God while tubing, water skiing, and swimming at two of the most beautiful lakes in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-4855\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"981\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jack-Bryan-blog.steveblaisi-981x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jack Bryan at 2019 SWTG\" class=\"wp-image-4855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jack-Bryan-blog.steveblaisi-981x1024.jpg 981w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jack-Bryan-blog.steveblaisi-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/blog.steveblaising.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Jack-Bryan-blog.steveblaisi-768x802.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color 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