Water is what connect us. We're all made of water and it runs through us all. It forms in the clouds, falls to the earth, gathers in the sea, and returns again — flowing through its endless cycle, just as it flows through us. It touches every living being on Earth, constantly moving, constantly connecting. With its boundless nature, water offers infinite possibilities for movement, freedom, and creativity —whether in the way it carves landscapes or shapes our inner worlds.

At Vivida, we believe that being near water nourishes not only the body but also the soul, as it connects us with the natural world. Whether you're a thrill-seeking surfer, a mindful wild dipper, or anything in between, connection with water deepens your connection to your own mind and body, to the here and now and to the world around you. Water’s healing power lies in its ability to remind us of the endless flow of possibilities, both within and beyond. As Han Fisher writes about in her article: Why I freeze my butt off, and you should too - Year-Round Wild Swimming in Cornwall, water is a gateway to your Flow State, a beautiful way to align your mind, body, and spirit.

The Vivida Lifestyle is a celebration of impermanence, a call to embrace the fleeting beauty of each moment. Living with awareness of life’s constant ebb and flow brings clarity to our purpose: nothing is fixed, and every experience is a gift, teaching us that who we are is ever-evolving. The beauty of impermanence reminds us that joy, pain, triumph, and fear are all temporary guests. It’s a powerful force for self-growth, urging us to make the most of the now, and freeing us from the weight of the past or the uncertainties of the future.

In choosing to live fully, we commit to cherishing the adventure, embracing the unknown, and finding harmony in the dualities of life—dark and light, rain and rainbow. It’s the awareness that each cherished achievement, each loving relationship, and each inspiring moment isn’t a possession but a living experience that needs nurturing, gratitude, and a daily renewal of intention.

This impermanence invites us to follow our passions, to pursue dreams without hesitation, and to greet each day with an open heart. The Vivida Lifestyle isn’t about fearlessness but about recognising that fear itself is temporary. We move forward not in spite of it, but with it, feeling it and stepping into each experience wholeheartedly.

To live your Vivida Lifestyle is to honour each moment as it comes, to live boldly, and to appreciate life as it is—beautiful, transient, and filled with endless possibility. All we truly have is now, a fleeting, magnificent “now” that beckons us to love deeply, to connect genuinely, and to live brightly.

Acknowledging our mortality can profoundly enhance the way we live. Keeping death in focus can be an effective tool for living a life well-lived - it s strips away illusions and societal pressures, forces us to sharpen our priorities, and brings urgency to our choices.

In the spirit of living fully and appreciating the beauty of the present, we invite you to read The Dash by Linda Ellis —a powerful reminder to treasure the “dash” that represents our gift of life.