Are You Getting Enough Vitamin S?

Vitamin S is Social Contact. Psychologists say that it is essential to our lives. We need close friends, but any social interaction, even among strangers, helps keep people mentally fit . Our new venture is designed to help deepen connections with others and bring our lives into balance.

…and also, we believe there’s another Vitamin S that is essential to our well-being: Sand

Think about it: we humans have been playing with sand since the beginning of time. It was our first toy! Our first experience with sand as babies probably seemed both miraculous and strange.

Sand is found everywhere on the planet, from the rainforests to the arctic circle. Being of the earth, it literally grounds us, and soothes us by touch. It’s relaxing to use, whether we’re digging our fingers into it, scooping it into a bucket, or watching it fall through an hourglass. It’s naturally therapeutic and calming.

My son and I have been using sand as an art material for many years because it is so deeply satisfying and versatile. It was our most popular project in our family-owned walk-in studio in Arlington, MA. We’re not alone: Kandinsky, Picasso, and Miro also used sand in their art to add richness and texture to their paintings.

We are working on creating something new that has a lot to do with sand. More than ever, we need ways to de-stress, have fun and connect.
Sand can help us do that.

More about that in my next article.

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HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES ON VITAMIN S

Susan Pinker: What Makes Social Connection So Vital To Our Well-Being?

Vitamin S: Why Is Social Contact, Even With Strangers, So Important to Well-Being? Read Article

HERE ARE SOME FUN RESOURCES ABOUT SAND

Exploring the Benefits of Sand Tray Therapy for Adults

Sand: the Strong National Museum of Play Read Article

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