Why are Humans Drawn to Water?

Why are humans drawn to water?



Ever since the universe began, humans and our ancient ancestors before us have needed water to survive, or in some way benefitted from its presence. There are several studies on how humans are attracted to water where we feel a sense of peace when we're around water this is referred to as the blue mind. It's the chance of finally escaping our busy, hyper-connected daily lives and enjoy a moment of solitude.

More recently, a UK project named Blue Gym found that people who live near the coast are generally happier and healthier. They also concluded that people prefer photographs which have more blue spaces in them. Water is also the most omnipresent substance on Earth, along with air, and is the primary element for supporting life as we know it. It covers 70% of Earth's surface and close to 80% of the world's population lives close to water.

We need and use water for cooking, drinking, working, exercise, travel, etc. Our dependency on water is extreme but we are also inspired by it. Water drives so many of our decisions and desires in life from the food we eat to where we live to the times we spend with friends and family. Each individual has their own special relationship and memories with water. Wallace Nicholas, a marine biologist, states that water is where we came from originally and it's where “we naturally flock to recharge, rehydrate, and reconnect.