Why are we attracted to the ocean and it's beautiful beaches? The endless motion of the ocean waves crashing on sandy shores seem to cast it's mystical hypnotic spell over us producing peace, serenity, and tranquil thoughts. The waves of the sea help me get back to me. They speak to and awaken the soul. In these stressful times, make time to enjoy solitude with nature, whether it be the mountains, a stream, bay, or river, a lake, a forest, or my happy place, the ocean. Our problems seem small wh