September 2, 2025: The Jellyfish Principle

In north-central Ukraine, Kyiv endures regular bombings.

Life carries on as war-torn residents search for ways to feel normal. Recently, I read about something unusual that helps. At first glance, this might seem odd or even absurd. But it works.

A jellyfish museum.

The building serves as an escape where people don’t have to think about the conflict while watching these creatures gracefully drift. Glowing tanks release blue light, and the ambient space soothes visitors amidst the surrounding destruction. A hypnotic ballet providing peace.

But why jellyfish?

• They have existed for over 500 million years, one of the oldest living species on Earth

• They prove resilience isn’t always loud or combative

• They survive without a brain, heart, or bones, and they keep functioning even when damaged

• They've outlasted nuclear testing zones in oceans

• Watching them has been proven to lower blood pressure and reduce stress

Sometimes the best therapy is observing a creature too simple to panic.

What calms you down? Look for your own “jellyfish museum” — maybe a long, hot shower or a quiet park bench. Perhaps the ocean or a crackling fire. Maybe a garden, birds, or the stars.

Just find it.